Christion Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Christion has its roots in Latin, derived from 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'. It evolved through various languages, maintaining its connection to Christianity. The name has become associated with traits like faithfulness and devotion. There is no direct biblical relevance for the name itself. It gained historical popularity as Christianity spread, and today it is viewed positively, often linked to spiritual values.
The name Christion is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Christion has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Christion' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8770th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5257th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2079th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8303rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 26403rd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Christion' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Christion"
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɪstʃən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Christion is derived from the Latin name 'Christianus', which means 'follower of Christ'. The name evolved from the Greek word 'Christos', meaning 'anointed one'.
Meaning
follower of Christ
Language Evolution
Christianus (Latin), Christianos (Greek), Christian (Old French), Christion (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity during the early centuries of Christianity, especially after the Edict of Milan in 313 AD when Christianity was legalized in the Roman Empire.
Variants & Derivatives
Christian, Cristian, Cristion, Kristian
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Christion is seen as a modern variation of the traditional name Christian, often associated with faith and spirituality.
Famous People
Christion Jones, a notable athlete, Christion B. Lee, a recognized artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Christion"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Christion"
"Christion" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8770th of 10718 | 12 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5257th of 16616 | 133 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2079th of 24088 | 946 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8303rd of 23106 | 105 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 26403rd of 35406 | 17 |
Regional Popularity of "Christion" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
64.02% 3325th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
44.61% 2044th/4582 |
44.42% 2294th/5164 |
23.79% 1740th/7313 |
41.81% 3120th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Christion" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Christion"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Christion" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.