boys' name 1971–2022

Christian

Christian is gaining traction — chosen by more Aussie parents than a few years back.

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#106 last ranked in 2022
108 registrations that year
7,893 total 1971–2022

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.

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Peak 2009 · 441
Low 1979 · 75
Years tracked 42

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.

Christian popularity by state — 2022Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: 108 (rank #80)Northern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: no data for this yearTasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Christian — popularity by state & territory in 2022. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in New South Wales (108 babies)

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108 #80
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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.