Christian Pohl

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Christian Pohl — follower of Christ
98K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Christian Pohl is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Christian is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Christian is a unisex given name, which originated as a baptismal name used by persons of the Christian religion. It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages. A historically commonly used abbreviation (used for example on English 17th-century church monuments and pedigrees) is Xpian, using the Greek Chi Rho Christogram Χρ, short for Χριστός, Christ. An example is Xpian Rolle, a daughter of George Rolle (d.1552). The Greek form of the baptismal name is Χριστιανός, a Christian. The name denotes a follower of Jesus Christ, thus a Christian. The surname Pohl: Pohl is a German surname of several possible origins. David Pohl (or Pohle; 1624–1695), German composer of the Baroque era Johann Baptist Emanuel Pohl (1782–1834), Austrian botanist Johann Ehrenfried Pohl (1746–1800), German botanist and physician Anton Carl Ferdinand Pohl (1819–1887), German-Austrian music historian, archivist, and composer Richard Pohl (1826–1896), German composer and music author Franz Pohl (1864–1920), outsider artist Joseph Pohl (1864–1939), German botanical artist Adolph Joseph Pohl (1872–1930), Austrian artist and academic sculptor Klaus Pohl (1883–1958), Austrian film . Christian is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 98K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Christian reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Christian

Meaning: follower of Christ

Greek

Christian is a unisex given name, which originated as a baptismal name used by persons of the Christian religion. It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages. A historically commonly used abbreviation (used for example on English 17th-century church monuments and pedigrees) is Xpian, using the Greek Chi Rho Christogram Χρ, short for Χριστός, Christ. An example is Xpian Rolle, a daughter of George Rolle (d.1552). The Greek form of the baptismal name is Χριστιανός, a Christian. The name denotes a follower of Jesus Christ, thus a Christian.

Surname: Pohl

English

Pohl is a German surname of several possible origins. David Pohl (or Pohle; 1624–1695), German composer of the Baroque era Johann Baptist Emanuel Pohl (1782–1834), Austrian botanist Johann Ehrenfried Pohl (1746–1800), German botanist and physician Anton Carl Ferdinand Pohl (1819–1887), German-Austrian music historian, archivist, and composer Richard Pohl (1826–1896), German composer and music author Franz Pohl (1864–1920), outsider artist Joseph Pohl (1864–1939), German botanical artist Adolph Joseph Pohl (1872–1930), Austrian artist and academic sculptor Klaus Pohl (1883–1958), Austrian film .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Christian is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Christian by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Christian Pohl

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Christian Pohl:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Christian?
The first name Christian originates from Greek. Christian is a unisex given name, which originated as a baptismal name used by persons of the Christian religion. It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages. A historically commonly used abbreviation (used for example on English 17th-century church monuments and pedigrees) is Xpian, using the Greek Chi Rho Christogram Χρ, short for Χριστός, Christ. An example is Xpian Rolle, a daughter of George Rolle (d.1552). The Greek form of the baptismal name is Χριστιανός, a Christian. The name denotes a follower of Jesus Christ, thus a Christian.
When was Christian most popular?
The name Christian reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Pohl?
The surname Pohl originates from English. Pohl is a German surname of several possible origins. David Pohl (or Pohle; 1624–1695), German composer of the Baroque era Johann Baptist Emanuel Pohl (1782–1834), Austrian botanist Johann Ehrenfried Pohl (1746–1800), German botanist and physician Anton Carl Ferdinand Pohl (1819–1887), German-Austrian music historian, archivist, and composer Richard Pohl (1826–1896), German composer and music author Franz Pohl (1864–1920), outsider artist Joseph Pohl (1864–1939), German botanical artist Adolph Joseph Pohl (1872–1930), Austrian artist and academic sculptor Klaus Pohl (1883–1958), Austrian film .
What are the origins of the name Christian Pohl?
The name Christian Pohl combines two different traditions: the first name Christian has Greek roots, while the surname Pohl originates from English.
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