UK boy's name
Christ
The masculine given name Christ refers to the Anointed One or Messiah.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Christ is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Christ popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 5 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1997 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Christ. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Christ ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 5 boys were registered as Christ.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Christ as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
5 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Christ mean?
The name Christ originated from the Greek word "Christos," which is a translation of the Hebrew word "Meshiach," meaning "anointed one." This name has its roots in ancient Judeo-Christian traditions and is closely associated with Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity.
The name Christ first appeared in the New Testament of the Bible, which was written in the first century AD. It is used as a title for Jesus, who is believed to be the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament. The name Christ is derived from the Greek word "Christos," which is a translation of the Hebrew word "Meshiach," meaning "anointed one."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Christ can be found in the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus is referred to as "Jesus Christ" or "Jesus the Christ." This text dates back to around 70-100 AD and is considered one of the earliest written accounts of Jesus' life and teachings.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Christ as part of their religious titles or names. One of the most famous examples is Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity, who lived in the first century AD. Other examples include Pope John Paul II (1920-2005), whose birth name was Karol Józef Wojtyła, and Pope Benedict XVI (1927-present), whose birth name is Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger.
In addition to religious figures, there have been several historical figures who have used the name Christ as part of their names or titles. One example is Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), the Italian explorer whose name means "Christ-bearer" in Latin. Another example is the Russian mystic Grigori Rasputin (1869-1916), whose full name was Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin-Novi Christi, meaning "Grigori Rasputin, the New Christ."
It is important to note that while the name Christ has deep religious and historical significance, its use as a given name is relatively rare in modern times. Instead, it is more commonly used as a title or as part of a religious name or phrase, such as "Jesus Christ" or "Christ the Lord."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Christ over time
The chart below shows babies named Christ registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Christ, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Christ by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Christ was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4647 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3247 | 16 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2639 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Christ
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Christ: questions and answers
How popular is the name Christ in the UK right now?
In 2021, Christ was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Christ most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 5 babies registered as Christ in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Christ?
The masculine given name Christ refers to the Anointed One or Messiah.
How many people are called Christ in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Christ across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.