Kristan is a name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse masculine given name Kristinn. The name Kristinn was used by medieval Icelanders to denote individuals who were Christians. It was composed of the element 'kristr', which means 'Christian' in Old Norse.
The name Kristan evolved from Kristinn over time and gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in Scandinavia. It has since become a unisex given name, although it is still more commonly used for boys than girls.
There is no specific historical figure associated with the name Kristan. However, it is worth noting that the name has been carried by several notable individuals throughout history, including Kristan Johansson, a Swedish footballer who played as a striker during the 1980s and early 1990s, and Kristanсен, a Norwegian singer-songwriter who gained popularity in the late 2000s.
Today, Kristan is still used as a given name in various parts of the world, particularly in Scandinavia and other regions with strong Scandinavian influences. It is considered to be a classic and timeless name that carries a sense of tradition and heritage.
The name Kristan has seen a significant decrease in popularity over the years in the United States. Between 1945 and 2019, there have been a total of 5545 births registered with the name Kristan.
The most popular year for the name was in 1980 when it reached its peak with 205 births. However, this number has dramatically decreased over time. In the year 2019, only 5 babies were named Kristan, marking a significant drop from previous years.
Interestingly, there have been two periods where the name seemed to gain some traction. The first was between 1978 and 1986, during which the number of births with the name Kristan fluctuated between 73 and 223 per year. The second period was from 1990 to 1995, where the numbers ranged from 165 to 136 births per year.
Since 1996, however, the popularity of the name Kristan has continued to decline steadily. In 2011 and 2012, there were only 9 births each year with this name, and in 2013, it decreased further to just 7 births.
These statistics show a clear trend towards Kristan becoming less popular as a baby name in the United States over time. Despite its past popularity, it seems that parents are now favoring different names for their children.