Christian
Meaning
Follower of Christ
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɪstʃən/
Traits associated with the name Christian:
Dogs named Christian tend to be loving, loyal, affectionate, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Christian?
Naming your dog Christian may suggest that you have a strong faith in Christianity and its values. It may also suggest that you have a strong connection to the name and its meaning.
Is Christian a good dog name?
Christian has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Christian isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Christian is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Christian was, in the past month, the 2018th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Christian is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Christian was viewed 30 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Christian's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Christian is most adored in Alabama, Arizona and Michigan.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, South Carolina and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Christian.
Most popular breeds named Christian:
- German Shepherd
- Pomeranian
- Rottweiler
- Australian Shepherd
- English Setter
Christian is found in these categories:
posh
Derived from Latin, it's often associated with royalty and high society.
winter
Associations with Christmas and the birth of Christ during December give it a cold-weather theme.
spiritual
The name originates from the religion Christianity, signifying faith and spirituality.
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