The nameChrist
Christ is a boy's name, given discreetly in France since the 1930s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
From the Greek christos, "anointed", the title given to Jesus.
Origin
Greek, frequently used in Central Africa.
History
Found in France since the early 1930s, Christ has been given mostly since the 2000s and peaked around 2010.
Popularity of the name Christ
Christ in France
Christ was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 315 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Christ. Its rise began around 1932, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Christ in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 25 births a year on average, against 33 in the five years before.
Christ in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Christ mean?
From the Greek christos, "anointed", the title given to Jesus.
What is the origin of the name Christ?
Greek, frequently used in Central Africa.
Is Christ a girl's or a boy's name?
Christ is a boy's name.