There are a few christian tattoo galleries online, but none as complete and comprehensive as the Live Needle tattoo gallery. With over 50,000 Christian tattoos, every believer will be sure to find the right design in one of our galleries. We sort all of our Christian tattoos into 4 sections:

So what does the butterfly tattoo symbolize?  Before we jump into the symbolism of the art, please take note that no males should be reading this article.  As a matter of fact, if I ever find out that boys across the nation are searching for ‘butterfly tattoo art’ in Google or other search engines, I will immediately take this post down. Period.  We have no room for that here at LiveNeedle.com.  On the other hand, if you’re a girl and have the desire to be ink’d up with a beautiful customized butterfly tattoo, then you’ve found the right place

Tattoo Statistics have been compiled since 1999 and has the best available data on the popularity of tattooing and basic information about the tattoo culture. For those interested in tattoo culture and its study and research, feel free to read or use this article.

Tattoos have gained an increasing amount of prominence in the past decade. Life magazine estimated in 1936 that 10 million Americans, or approximately 6% of the population had at least one tattoo. A Harris Poll, done in 2003, nearly triples those numbers and estimates that 16% of Americans now have one or more tattoos. For a complete breakdown of the Harris Poll numbers, see below.

-Thirty-six percent of those ages 18 to 25, and 40 percent of those ages 26 to 40, have at least one tattoo, according to a fall 2006 survey by the Pew Research Center.

-The National Geographic News stated in April 2000 that 15% of Americans were tattooed (or approximately 40 million people!)

-Esquire Magazine estimated in March 2002 that 1 in 8 Americans was tattooed.

-According to the American Society of Dermatological Surgery, they stated in 2005, that of all the people they treat with laser and light therapy, only only 6% are getting a tattoo removed.

-Harris Poll, 2003, estimates that fully 36% of those aged 25-29 have one or more tattoos.

-A 2006 a study done by the  Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that 24% of Americans between 18 and 50 are tattooed; that’s almost one in four. And the survey showed that about 36% of Americans age 18 to 29 have at least one tattoo!

Make no mistake about it, the tattoo industry is hot property. There are an estimated 20,000+ parlors operating in the United States, according to a U.S. News & World Report article, which said, on the average, an establishment is being added in the country every day. The article ranked tattooing as the sixth fastest growing retail venture of the 1990s, right behind Internet, paging services, bagels, computer and cellular phone service

Tattoo industry spawns popular outgrowth

*Search Engine Lycos, ranks the Top 50 search terms every week. “Tattoos” was the third most popular search term in 2002, the fourth most popular search term in 2001, seventh most popular search term for the year 2000, and the eleventh most popular search term in 1999. “Tattoo and tattoos” is one of only seven search terms to never fall out of the Top 50 Search terms in the 199 weeks since Lycos has been keeping track. The other six are Dragon Ball, Pamela Anderson, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Las Vegas and the WWE/WWF.

*In July of 2002 “tattoos” reached its highest ranking ever, coming in as the number two most requested search term on the internet. “Tattoos” was requested more often than Britney Spears, marijuana or Kazaa, illustrating that skin ink is more popular than “sex, drugs and rock n’ roll!”

Lycos dropped the term “tattoos” from it’s Poll because the term was so popular. According to Lycos, tattoos rarely drops out of the top ten search terms requested on the Internet and Lycos dropped the term because they wanted to make room for other searches.

Search engine Ask.com found these stats about tattoo searches:

LA fashion week reminds us once again that trends come and go. But,
while the Devil may wear Prada, Search Engine Ask.com reveals that tattoos
have been stealing the scene as the #1 searched beauty term since 2003. No
longer taboo, the popularity of tattoos prove that skin is always in.

– Virtually every language is searched for in tattoo designs: from Aztec
sayings to Russian phrases, but Japanese and Chinese characters/symbols
are among the most frequently searched.

– Location, location, location: Backs rank the highest in searches
(lower, upper and all over). But, not far behind: necks, arms, wrists
and ankles. Unmentionables also rank high.

– Angelina’s number, choice and types of tattoos rank the highest in the
celebrity category. Ask.com searchers are also intrigued by other
celebs. Most notably, Nicole Richie, Alyssa Milano and heavy metal
rockers Metallica.

– As for who searches for tattoos more: given the top five ranked
designs, which are tribal, cross, stars, butterflies and fairies, we’d
say women.

A Third of Americans With Tattoos Say They
Make Them Feel More Sexy

National survey of adults shows that Democrats more likely to have tattoos, but regret for getting them is highest among Republicans.

Butterfly tattoos have been one of the most popular tattoo designs requested in the last 3 years, and for great reason. With their beautiful dispositions, flawless lines, and breathtaking colors, they’ve captured the eyes and desire of females everywhere! Now my guess is, if you’re reading this post, you’ve already decided that the butterfly tattoo is what you’re looking for. So naturally the next step is deciding the perfect butterfly design for you.

Foot Tattoos can make the ugliest pair of feet look gold. But make sure you have a big selection of foot tattoos before deciding to make something permanent (There are some UGLY foot tattoos!). If you’re one of those people that can’t distinguish between hot foot tattoos and foot tattoos that can actually make your feet look uglier (I’ve seen it happen), then take a look at the few sample tattoos that we have provided below.

Lower Back Tattoos is probably the most attractive tattoo a girl can get. But make sure you pick the right Lower Back Tattoo or you may be very upset in the long run (ie. not sexy, get the point?). If you’re one of those girls that can’t distinguish between sexy Lower Back Tattoos and non-sexy lower back tattoos, then take a look at the few sample tattoos that we have provided below. These are sexy!

Feminine tattoos can make any girl look better. But make sure you can tell the difference between a feminine tattoo and something not so feminine (ie. old english lettering tattoos). If you’re one of those girls that can’t distinguish between a feminine tattoo and non-feminine tattoo, then take a look at the few sample tattoos that we have provided below.

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 1,500+ Religious Tattoo Designs Gallery I (Crosses, Jesus Tattoos)
 1,500+ Religious Tattoo Designs Gallery II (Angels and Messengers from God)
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 1,500+ Fairy Tattoos (One of our most popular collections! An absolute favorite among girls!)
 15,000+ Fantasy Tattoo Collection (Fairys, unicorns, wizards, mermaids and more!)
 500+ Dolphin Tattoo Designs (A very popular design for both sexes)
 2,500+ Fantasy Tattoo Designs Gallery I (An awesome collection of fairy and phoenix tattoo designs)
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 20,000+ Tribal Tattoos (Polynesian, Samoan, Maori tattoos. Armbands, lowerback and more!)
 5,000+ High Quality Celtic Tattoos (Spirals, knot work designs, crosses, trinity, shamrock, more..
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 1,000+ Celtic Tattoo Flash Designs Gallery II (Patterns from the medieval period. Save, print and ink!)
 4,500+ Koi Fish Tattoos (One of our most sought after tattoo collections!)
 4,500+ Dragon Tattoos (An excellent tattoo collection of high quality dragon tattoos!)
 3,000+ Asian/Oriental Tattoo Designs Gallery I (Must have collection for those getting an Oriental tattoo!)
 3,000+ Asian/Oriental Tattoo Designs Gallery II (Koi, cherry blossom, lotus, geisha, samurai, tiger, and more)
 1,000+ Tiger Tattoos (A beautiful collection of asian tiger tattoos)
 2,250+ Asian Flower Tattoos (A vast collection of Lotus, cherry blossom and other popular flower tattoos!)
 2,500+ Kanji/Writing Tattoos (A great collection for those wanting Japanese lettering!)
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 15,000+ Star Tattoos (Our most popular collection! Shooting star tattoo designs, classic stars and more!)
 5,000+ Heart Tattoos (Heart and rose tattoos, old school heart, in loving memory and more!)
 1,150+ Sun Tattoos (An absolute favorite tattoo design with many styles)
 30,000+ Symbol Tattoo Collection (A huge collection of peace, sun, yin yang, heart, star and more symbols!)
 2,000+ Symbol Tattoo Designs Gallery I (Classic and modern designs of stars and hearts!)
 2,000+ Symbol Tattoo Designs Gallery II (A collection of popular symbol tattoo designs!)
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 500+ Asian Lotus Tattoos (Lotus tattoo designs with amazing color and detail)
 20,000+ Flower/Plant Tattoo Design Collection (One of the most popular collections in our database!)
 5,000+ Nature Tattoo Designs (Rose, lotus, sunflower, cherry blossom and more!)
 500+ Dragonfly Tattoos (Professional dragonfly tattoo designs, from simple to complex)
 500+ Lion Tattoos (Huge collection of lifelike and cartoon lions!)
 5,000+ Bird Tattoo Collection (An amazing collection of bird tattoos including eagles, swallows and more!)
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 7,500+ Insect tattoo Collection (A huge selection of the popular butterfly tattoo, ladybug, spider, others!)
 8,000+ Wildlife Tattoo Designs (An exciting collection of designs including butterfly, fish, bird and more!)
 2,500+ Pin-up Girl Tattoos (A favorite collection for old school tattoo enthusiasts!)
 15,000+ Old School Tattoo Collection (Panthers, daggers, hearts, skulls and more!)
 1,000+ Old School Tattoo Designs (Common and popular designs amongst the old school genre)
 200+ Gothic Tattoos (Haunting beauty with ornate detail and darkness)
 500+ Phoenix Tattoos (The mythical phoenix designed colorful, simple, lush and all styles)
 2,250+ BioMechanical Tattoos (Human and machine infused style tattoo designs)
 3,000+ People Tattoos (A collection of real life portrait tattoos)
 500+ Portrait Tattoos (Places, landscapes, animals and more!)
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 5,000+ Cross Tattoos (A massive assortment of different styled Crosses and Crucifix tattoos)
 2,000+ High Quality Angel Wing Tattoos, Cherub Tattoos, Archangels, Guardian Angel...
 1,500+ Religious Tattoo Designs Gallery I (Crosses, Jesus Tattoos)
 1,500+ Religious Tattoo Designs Gallery II (Angels and Messengers from God)
 750+ Jesus Tattoos (Christian influenced Jesus Christ tattoos and more)
 15,000+ Other Religious Tattoos (Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Judaism, Islam, and more)
 7,000+ Butterfly Tattoos (Butterfly tattoo designs including lower back, tribal, butterfly and rose and more!)
 500+ Butterfly Tattoo Flash (An amazing selection of butterfly tattoos ready to print!)
 1,500+ Fairy Tattoos (One of our most popular collections! An absolute favorite among girls!)
 15,000+ Fantasy Tattoo Collection (Fairys, unicorns, wizards, mermaids and more!)
 500+ Dolphin Tattoo Designs (A very popular design for both sexes)
 2,500+ Fantasy Tattoo Designs Gallery I (An awesome collection of fairy and phoenix tattoo designs)
 2,500+ Fantasy Tattoo Designs Gallery II (A favorite fantasy tattoo gallery among tattooists and enthusiasts!)
 20,000+ Tribal Tattoos (Polynesian, Samoan, Maori tattoos. Armbands, lowerback and more!)
 5,000+ High Quality Celtic Tattoos (Spirals, knot work designs, crosses, trinity, shamrock, more..
 5,000+ Tribal Tattoo Flash Designs Gallery I (Popular tribal tattoo designs to print and ink!)
 1,000+ Celtic Tattoo Flash Designs Gallery II (Patterns from the medieval period. Save, print and ink!)
 4,500+ Koi Fish Tattoos (One of our most sought after tattoo collections!)
 4,500+ Dragon Tattoos (An excellent tattoo collection of high quality dragon tattoos!)
 3,000+ Asian/Oriental Tattoo Designs Gallery I (Must have collection for those getting an Oriental tattoo!)
 3,000+ Asian/Oriental Tattoo Designs Gallery II (Koi, cherry blossom, lotus, geisha, samurai, tiger, and more)
 1,000+ Tiger Tattoos (A beautiful collection of asian tiger tattoos)
 2,250+ Asian Flower Tattoos (A vast collection of Lotus, cherry blossom and other popular flower tattoos!)
 2,500+ Kanji/Writing Tattoos (A great collection for those wanting Japanese lettering!)
 20,000+ Asian Tattoo Collection (If you are looking to ink an asian tattoo, this is a must have resource!)
 15,000+ Star Tattoos (Our most popular collection! Shooting star tattoo designs, classic stars and more!)
 5,000+ Heart Tattoos (Heart and rose tattoos, old school heart, in loving memory and more!)
 1,150+ Sun Tattoos (An absolute favorite tattoo design with many styles)
 30,000+ Symbol Tattoo Collection (A huge collection of peace, sun, yin yang, heart, star and more symbols!)
 2,000+ Symbol Tattoo Designs Gallery I (Classic and modern designs of stars and hearts!)
 2,000+ Symbol Tattoo Designs Gallery II (A collection of popular symbol tattoo designs!)
 2,000+ Rose Tattoos (Many popular rose tattoo combinations. Ready to print and ink!)
 500+ Asian Lotus Tattoos (Lotus tattoo designs with amazing color and detail)
 20,000+ Flower/Plant Tattoo Design Collection (One of the most popular collections in our database!)
 5,000+ Nature Tattoo Designs (Rose, lotus, sunflower, cherry blossom and more!)
 500+ Dragonfly Tattoos (Professional dragonfly tattoo designs, from simple to complex)
 500+ Lion Tattoos (Huge collection of lifelike and cartoon lions!)
 5,000+ Bird Tattoo Collection (An amazing collection of bird tattoos including eagles, swallows and more!)
 5,000+ Animal Tattoo Collection (Tigers, bears, wolves, bulls, panthers and much much more!)
 7,500+ Fish Tattoo Collection (An exclusive collection of fish tattoo designs from koi to goldfish to sharks!)
 2,500+ Reptile Tattoo Collection (A great selection of lizard, snake and other reptile tattoos!)
 7,500+ Insect tattoo Collection (A huge selection of the popular butterfly tattoo, ladybug, spider, others!)
 8,000+ Wildlife Tattoo Designs (An exciting collection of designs including butterfly, fish, bird and more!)
 2,500+ Pin-up Girl Tattoos (A favorite collection for old school tattoo enthusiasts!)
 15,000+ Old School Tattoo Collection (Panthers, daggers, hearts, skulls and more!)
 1,000+ Old School Tattoo Designs (Common and popular designs amongst the old school genre)
 200+ Gothic Tattoos (Haunting beauty with ornate detail and darkness)
 500+ Phoenix Tattoos (The mythical phoenix designed colorful, simple, lush and all styles)
 2,250+ BioMechanical Tattoos (Human and machine infused style tattoo designs)
 3,000+ People Tattoos (A collection of real life portrait tattoos)
 500+ Portrait Tattoos (Places, landscapes, animals and more!)
 20,000+ Lettering Tattoo Collection (Need lettering ideas? From old english to latin and more!)
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