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Christpher
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
1,304
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1986
Peak Popularity Year
71
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Christpher stands across generations
This name is not present in the Generation Alpha ranking.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
The name Christopher originates from the Greek 'Christophoros', meaning 'bearer of Christ'. It has evolved through various linguistic forms over the centuries. The name is often associated with strength and reliability, and it gained popularity during the Middle Ages due to Saint Christopher. It has variants such as Chris and Kit, and remains a widely recognized name today.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɪs.tə.fər/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Christopher is derived from the Greek name 'Christophoros', which means 'bearer of Christ'. It combines 'Christos' (Christ) with 'phoros' (to bear).
Meaning
Bearer of Christ
Language Evolution
Christophoros, Christopherus, Cristoforo, Cristofor, Christopher
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Christian world during the Middle Ages, particularly due to the veneration of Saint Christopher, who is regarded as a patron saint of travelers.
Variants & Derivatives
Chris, Kit, Topher, Kris
Modern Popularity & Image
Christopher remains a popular name today, often associated with reliability and strength. It evokes a sense of tradition and has a positive connotation due to its religious significance.
Famous People
Christopher Columbus, Christopher Nolan, Christopher Walken, Christopher Robin
Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 71 peak births in 1986
Geographic Spread
Popular across 11 US states, with strongest presence in Texas
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 56 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Cchristopher
Charistopher
Chirstopher
Chistopher
Chrisopher
Chrisotpher
Christepher
Christhoper
Christhopher
Christiopher
Christipher
Christofer
Christoffer
Christofher
Christoher
Christohper
Christohpher
Christoopher
Christopehr
Christoper
Christopher
Christophere
Christophor
Christophr
Christopoher
Christorpher
Christphor
Christpoher
Christropher
Chritopher
Chrsitopher
Chrstopher
Chrystopher
Crhistopher
Crisstopher
Cristhofer
Cristofer
Cristoffer
Cristofher
Cristopher
Crystofer
Crystopher
Khristopher
Khrystopher
Krisopher
Krisstopher
Kristofer
Kristoffer
Kristofor
Kristoher
Kristoper
Kristopher
Kristophor
Kristupas
Krystofer
Krystopher
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 4 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3729th of 7552 | 85 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1587th of 10718 | 486 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1798th of 16616 | 650 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 10143rd of 24088 | 83 |