What is the origin of the name Christen?

Christen is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Christen?

Christen is currently ranked #10418 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Christen?

Christen is pronounced KRIS-tin.

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Christen

KRIS-tin

Popularity

#10418

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

13,686

Peak Year

#601 in 1982

First Recorded

1910

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variation of Christian, derived from the Greek word 'christos' meaning 'anointed'.

Nickname Watch

Chris Kris Ten

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Gender Split

Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Chris Kris Ten

Spelling Variations

Christian Kristin Kristen

Similar Names

Cameron Jordan Morgan Devon

Personality Traits

LoyalHonestKindCompassionate

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