The anointed one
Derived from the Greek word 'Christos', which is a translation of the Hebrew 'Messiah'. It refers to one who has been ceremonially anointed with oil, signifying a sacred role or divine choice. In a modern naming context, it is extremely rare as a first name and carries heavy religious weight.
Less common today
Christ isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,503 in 1995.
The central figure of Christianity, also known as Jesus of Nazareth
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
