Christian
Christian is gaining traction — chosen by more Aussie parents than a few years back.
Note: Christian hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2022. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
Registrations: 81 in 1971 → 108 in 2022 (+33%).
Highest rank: #45 in 2009.
Neighbours in the 2022 ranking
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By state & territory — 2022
How often Christian was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in New South Wales (108 babies)
In 2022: 108 babies named Christian across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Christian?
- Between 1971 and 2022, Christian was registered for 7,893 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Christian a popular name in Australia?
- Christian has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2022, when it last ranked #106 with 108 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.