Christ

Christ is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 29 boys in the United States.

Christ at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Christ

Christ belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Christ first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #363 in 1881, and in 2024 29 babies received the name — 3,940 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Christ in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#363 in 1881
Peak year
1923
Babies named Christ in 2024
29
Total since 1880
3,940

Christ in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2419 in 1998
Babies named Christ in 2021
3
Total since 1996
29

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Christ mean?

The meaning of Christ is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Christ a boy or girl name?

Christ is a boy name. In 2024, 29 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Christ?

Christ comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Christ?

Christ first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #363 in 1881, and 29 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].