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Christon

♂ Boy

Pronounced KRIS-ton /ˈkrɪs.tən/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously a form of Christian ('a follower of Christ') and a Christ- + -ton surname-style coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A follower of Christ: Christon is a form of Christian. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek, English
MeaningA modern name, variously a form of Christian ('a follower of Christ') and a Christ- + -ton surname-style coinage; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9119 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,229

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819512024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Christon is a modern name — variously a form of Christian ('a follower of Christ') and a Christ- + -ton surname-style coinage (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KRIS-ton').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-follower-of-Christ at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Christon is a modern name, variously a form of Christian ('a follower of Christ') and a Christ- + -ton coinage — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KRIS-ton').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Christian — routes layered

Variations

ChristianChristoCristton

Nicknames

Chris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Christon mean?

Christon is variously a form of Christian ('a follower of Christ') and a Christ- + -ton coinage; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Christon?

It's said KRIS-ton /krs.tn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Christon a boy or girl name?

Christon is a boy's name.

How popular is Christon?

Christon is a very rare name in the U.S.

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