Gender: Male
Origin: Dutch, Greek
Meaning: Follower of Christ, Diminutive of Christian
Pronunciation: KRISS-tee-ahn, /ˈkrɪs.tiˌɑːn/, K R IH S T IY AA N
Popularity Rank: #8,805
Derived from the Latin name Christianus, meaning 'follower of Christ'.
The name Christiaan is of Dutch, Greek origin and means Follower of Christ, Diminutive of Christian. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Christiaan is commonly found in Netherlands, South Africa, Belgium, and 45 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KRISS-tee-ahn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkrɪs.tiˌɑːn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K R IH S T IY AA N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Christiaan is recorded 5,955 times globally, ranking it as the 8,805th most common name worldwide.
Christiaan is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 2,533 occurrences, making it the 383th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Christiaan is found among 1 in every 150 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #383 | 1 : 150 |
| South Africa | #848 | 1 : 926 |
| Belgium | #1,117 | 1 : 670 |
| United States of America | #14,461 | 1 : 14,590 |
| Namibia | #765 | 1 : 1,951 |
| United Kingdom | #9,069 | 1 : 9,452 |
| Canada | #10,185 | 1 : 12,831 |
| Germany | #11,170 | 1 : 15,944 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Christiaan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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