Boy · 976th of 16,616
Kristoffer
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
3,928
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1978
Peak Popularity Year
305
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Kristoffer stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
The name Kristoffer has Greek origins, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. It evolved through historical forms such as Christophorus and Christophoros before taking its modern Scandinavian form. The name is often associated with strength and faith due to its biblical connections. It gained popularity in medieval Europe due to the veneration of Saint Christopher. Variants include Christopher and Kris, and it remains a well-regarded name today.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɪstəfər/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Kristoffer comes from the Greek name 'Christophoros', which means 'bearing Christ'. It was used to signify someone who carries or follows Christ.
Meaning
bearer of Christ
Language Evolution
Christophorus (Latin), Christophoros (Greek), Kristoffer (Scandinavian)
Historical Usage
The name Kristoffer became popular in medieval Europe, particularly in Scandinavia, due to the veneration of Saint Christopher, who is regarded as a protector of travelers.
Variants & Derivatives
Christopher, Kristopher, Kris, Topher
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Kristoffer is viewed as a traditional yet modern name, often associated with strength and faith. It remains popular in various cultures, especially in Scandinavian countries.
Famous People
Kristoffer Polaha (actor), Kristoffer Hivju (actor), Kristoffer Veldboer (athlete)
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 305 peak births in 1978
Geographic Spread
Popular across 29 US states, with strongest presence in California
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
Christpher
Christphor
Christpoher
Christropher
Chritopher
Chrsitopher
Chrstopher
Chrystopher
Crhistopher
Crisstopher
Cristhofer
Cristofer
Cristoffer
Cristofher
Cristopher
Crystofer
Crystopher
Khristopher
Khrystopher
Krisopher
Krisstopher
Kristofer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 858th of 10718 | 1,435 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 976th of 16616 | 1,686 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2703rd of 24088 | 637 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6091st of 23106 | 170 |