UK boy's name
Christon
Of Greek origin, meaning "follower or anointed one of Christ".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Christon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Christon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2857, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2003 to 2003. 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.
Christon is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Christon. 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 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Christon ranked #2857 for boys in England and Wales in 2003, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 4 boys were registered as Christon.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Christon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2857
2003
Births in 2003
4
Latest year
Peak year
2003
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Christon mean?
The given name Christon has its roots in the Greek word "Christos", which means "anointed one" or "the anointed". It is a derivative of the word "Christ", which is the Greek translation of the Hebrew word "Messiah". This name has strong connections to Christianity and is closely associated with Jesus Christ, the central figure of the Christian faith.
The name Christon can be traced back to the early days of Christianity, and it was likely used by early Christian communities as a way to honor and pay tribute to Jesus Christ. In the New Testament of the Bible, the name "Christ" appears frequently as a reference to Jesus, emphasizing his role as the Messiah and Savior.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Christon can be found in the writings of the Early Church Fathers, such as Irenaeus and Tertullian, who lived in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. These early Christian thinkers often used variations of the name when referring to Jesus Christ or discussing his teachings.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Christon. One of the earliest was Christon the Patrician, a Byzantine aristocrat and military leader who lived in the 6th century AD. He played a significant role in the wars against the Persians during the reign of Emperor Justinian I.
Another prominent figure was Christon of Samothrace, a Greek sculptor who lived in the 3rd century BC. He was renowned for his intricate and lifelike sculptures, some of which are still preserved in museums today.
In the Middle Ages, Christon de Gislain was a Flemish nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192 AD) under the leadership of Richard the Lionheart. His exploits and bravery were documented by contemporary chroniclers.
During the Renaissance period, Christon Castellio was a French scholar and theologian who lived from 1515 to 1563. He was known for his advocacy of religious tolerance and his translation of the Bible into Latin and French.
In more recent times, Christon I. Jonassen was a Norwegian-American engineer and inventor who lived from 1870 to 1957. He is best known for his innovations in the field of aviation, including the development of the first successful retractable landing gear for aircraft.
While the name Christon has Christian origins and connotations, it has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries, reflecting the widespread influence of Christianity and its teachings.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Christon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Christon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #2857 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Christon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Christon in the UK right now?
In 2003, Christon was ranked #2857 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Christon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 4 babies registered as Christon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Christon?
Of Greek origin, meaning "follower or anointed one of Christ".
How many people are called Christon in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Christon across the 1 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.