Boy · 4315th of 24,088
Krystopher
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
729
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1990
Peak Popularity Year
35
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Krystopher 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 Krystopher has Greek origins, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. It evolved through historical forms such as Christophorus and Christophoros. This name is often associated with the Christian faith and gained popularity during the Middle Ages due to the veneration of Saint Christopher. While it carries religious significance, it is also viewed as a modern twist on a traditional name. It has variants like Christopher and Kris, and notable individuals with this name include actors and musicians.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɪstfə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Krystopher is derived from the Greek name 'Christophoros', meaning 'bearer of Christ'. It combines 'Christos', meaning 'Christ', and 'phero', meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'.
Meaning
Bearer of Christ
Language Evolution
Christophorus (Latin), Christophoros (Greek), Krystopher (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Christian tradition during the Middle Ages, particularly due to the veneration of Saint Christopher, who is considered the patron saint of travelers.
Variants & Derivatives
Christopher, Kristopher, Kris
Modern Popularity & Image
Krystopher is perceived as a modern variation of the classic name Christopher, often associated with a religious background but also embraced for its unique spelling.
Famous People
Krystopher L. Brown (American actor), Krystopher K. McGrady (American musician)
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 35 peak births in 1990
Geographic Spread
Popular across 4 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
Christpher
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
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 | 8639th of 10718 | 13 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3080th of 16616 | 296 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4315th of 24088 | 323 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8684th of 23106 | 97 |