Cristopher

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Bearer of Christ; Christ-bearer

Background: The name Cristopher originates from the Greek name 'Christophoros,' which means 'bearer of Christ.' This term is derived from the components 'Christos,' meaning 'Christ,' and 'phoros,' meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry.' It was later adopted into Latin as 'Christopherus.'

At a glance

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Lifetime rank
#1,074
Total births
11,770
Most popular decade
2000s (12,609 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-288 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1950

Gender usage

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Male

First year
1950
First year births
12
First year rank
#2,207
Peak year
2007
Peak year births
576
Peak rank
#470
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
163
Recent rank
#1,226

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