Chrishon
A name with no verified meaning, potentially a blend of Christian names.
Name Census estimates that about 238 living Americans carry the first name Chrishon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chrishon today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chrishon births was 1998 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chrishon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
238
~ 1 in 1,440,144 Americans
Peak year
1998
24 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,631
Tracked since 1988
Census
Chrishon in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 255 people with the first name Chrishon, which placed it at #32,783 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#32,783
National first-name rank
People counted
255
255 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
88.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chrishon
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chrishon is Black at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.1%) and White (2.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Chrishon described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Chrishon at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American88.2% · 225
- Two or more races7.1% · 18
- White2.0% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.6% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
Popularity
Chrishon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chrishon from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 104 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chrishon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chrishon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Chrishons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Chrishon
The name Chrishon is a unique and relatively uncommon given name, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. Some linguists and onomasticians believe it may have roots in ancient Greek, with possible connections to words like "Christos" (meaning "anointed one") and "charis" (meaning "grace" or "favor"). However, definitive evidence of its exact linguistic origins remains elusive.
One theory suggests that Chrishon may have been derived from a combination of the Greek words "Christos" and "sonas," which translates to "one who sounds like Christ." This potential connection could hint at an early religious or spiritual significance associated with the name, although concrete historical records supporting this theory are scarce.
Another hypothesis proposes that Chrishon may have originated as a variation of the name "Christian," which has its roots in the Latin "Christianus," meaning "follower of Christ." This theory suggests that Chrishon may have emerged as a unique spelling or regionalized adaptation of the more common Christian name.
While the name's exact origins remain uncertain, there are a few notable historical figures who bore the name Chrishon. One of the earliest recorded instances dates back to the 16th century, with Chrishon Galbraith, a Scottish poet and playwright born in 1572. Galbraith's works, though not widely known today, were celebrated in his time for their wit and satirical commentary on societal issues.
In the 19th century, Chrishon Everett (1825-1901) was a prominent American abolitionist and civil rights activist. Everett's tireless efforts in advocating for the abolition of slavery and promoting racial equality earned him a place in the annals of American history.
Another notable figure was Chrishon Kincaid (1878-1942), a pioneering Canadian physician and researcher who made significant contributions to the field of infectious disease prevention. Kincaid's groundbreaking work on vaccination protocols and public health initiatives helped save countless lives.
Moving into the 20th century, Chrishon Delacroix (1902-1978) was a French artist whose vibrant, abstract expressionist paintings captured the imagination of the art world in the mid-1900s. Delacroix's bold use of color and unconventional techniques garnered both critical acclaim and a devoted following among art enthusiasts.
Lastly, Chrishon Mwangi (1932-2005) was a Kenyan politician and diplomat who played a pivotal role in his country's struggle for independence from British colonial rule. Mwangi's unwavering commitment to self-determination and his advocacy for the rights of indigenous populations left an indelible mark on the history of Kenya and the African continent.
While the name Chrishon may not be as widely recognized as some more common given names, its enigmatic origins and the notable individuals who have borne it throughout history lend an air of intrigue and significance to this unique moniker.
People
Chrishon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chrishon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chrishon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chrishon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 238 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chrishon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,440,144 US residents.
Is Chrishon a common name?
We classify Chrishon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 241 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chrishon most popular?
The single biggest year for Chrishon was 1998, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chrishon is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Chrishon in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 255 people with the name Chrishon, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,783 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Chrishon in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Chrishon?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Chrishon on both sides of the split. Of the 248 people counted with this name, 193 were male (77.8%) and 55 were female (22.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Chrishon?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chrishon is Black at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.1%) and White (2.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Chrishon most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Chrishon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.2% (225 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chrishon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chrishon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chrishon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Chrishon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chrishon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chrishon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Chrishon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.