A follower of Christ
Cristiano is the Italian and Portuguese form of Christian. It is derived from the Latin name Christianus, which was used to denote a follower of the Christian faith. While less common in the United States than its English counterpart, it carries a strong international appeal.
Less common today
Cristiano isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #842 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Portuguese professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time
Italian singer-songwriter and television personality
Italian television and film actor
