Kristiann is a unique and beautiful name of Scandinavian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse name Kristín, which itself comes from the Greek word 'Christós', meaning 'anointed'. The suffix '-ann' is also of Scandinavian origin and is used to denote both feminine and masculine names.
The name Kristiann has been popular in Scandinavia for centuries, with records dating back as early as the 12th century. It was often used as a female name in Norway and Sweden, but it could also be found among men in Denmark. In some cases, Kristiann was used as a diminutive of Christian or Christine.
In literature, there are several notable characters named Kristiann, such as in the Norwegian novel "Kristianne på Solhaug" by Amalie Skram. This further contributed to its popularity and recognition throughout Scandinavia.
Today, Kristiann remains a unique name that is often associated with Scandinavian heritage. It has gained some international recognition due to its distinctive sound and beautiful meaning. Despite not being as commonly used outside of Scandinavia, Kristiann continues to be a cherished name in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland.
The name Kristiann has been given to a total of 206 babies born in the United States between the years 1963 and 2004, as per the data provided.
Throughout this period, the annual number of births with the name Kristiann varied. The earliest year listed, 1963, saw only 5 newborn girls named Kristiann. However, there was a notable increase in popularity between 1967 and 1972, with 6 babies born in 1967, followed by peaks of 11 births in both 1969 and 1972.
The late 1970s and early 1980s continued to show a steady level of popularity for the name Kristiann. Between 1974 and 1983, there were 8 or more births each year, with peaks of 11 in 1974, 11 again in 1989, and another peak at 11 births in 1992.
After 1996, the name Kristiann became less common. There were only 5 births in that year, and the numbers remained relatively low throughout the remainder of the period covered by this data, with no more than 7 births per year after 1998.
Despite the fluctuations in popularity over time, it is clear from these statistics that the name Kristiann has been a recurring choice for parents in the United States during the specified years.