Cristiano

Cristiano is a boy's name of Portuguese 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 188 boys in the United States.

Cristiano at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/www.cnn.com/

About the name Cristiano

Cristiano belongs to the Portuguese 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, Cristiano first appears in Social Security records in 1989. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #841 in 2015, and in 2024 188 babies received the name — 3,745 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cristiano in US records

First recorded (US)
1989
Best US rank
#841 in 2015
Peak year
2015
Babies named Cristiano in 2024
188
Total since 1880
3,745

Cristiano in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#799 in 2007
Babies named Cristiano in 2025
8
Total since 1996
364

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cristiano mean?

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

Is Cristiano a boy or girl name?

Cristiano is a boy name. In 2024, 188 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cristiano?

Cristiano comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Cristiano?

Cristiano first appears in US records in 1989. Its best-ever ranking was #841 in 2015, and 188 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Cristiano?

Cristiano is pronounced /www.cnn.com/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.