Kristianna
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 1,143 living Americans carry the first name Kristianna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kristianna today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kristianna births was 1994 (64 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kristianna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 299,873 Americans
Peak year
1994
64 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,393
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Kristianna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kristianna from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 393 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kristianna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kristianna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kristiannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Kristianna, while Michigan, Illinois, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kristianna
The name Kristianna is derived from the Greek word "Christos", meaning "anointed" or "the anointed one", referring to Jesus Christ. It is a feminine variation of the name Christian, which was originally used as a unisex name in the early days of Christianity.
The name gained popularity in the medieval period, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions, such as parts of Europe and the Middle East. It was often given to children as a way of honoring their Christian faith and expressing devotion to Jesus Christ.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kristianna can be found in the writings of the Byzantine historian Procopius of Caesarea, who lived in the 6th century AD. He mentions a woman named Kristianna who was a member of the imperial court in Constantinople.
In the 12th century, a French noblewoman named Kristianna of Poitiers was known for her piety and charitable works. She established several monasteries and convents in the regions of Poitou and Aquitaine.
During the Renaissance period, the name Kristianna was associated with several prominent figures in the arts and literature. Kristianna Pisano (1365-1430) was an Italian sculptor and architect who is known for her work on the Cathedral of Siena.
In the 17th century, Kristianna of Sweden (1626-1689) was a Swedish monarch who ruled from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. She was known for her intellectual pursuits and patronage of the arts and sciences.
Another notable figure was Kristianna Edmunds (1828-1907), an American educator and activist who played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement and the establishment of several educational institutions for women in the United States.
Throughout its history, the name Kristianna has been associated with strong, influential women who have made significant contributions in various fields, often inspired by their Christian faith and values.
People
Kristianna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kristianna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kristianna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kristianna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,143 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kristianna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 299,873 US residents.
Is Kristianna a common name?
We classify Kristianna as "Rare". It ranks above 90.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,178 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kristianna most popular?
The single biggest year for Kristianna was 1994, when 64 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kristianna is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kristianna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kristianna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.