Kristopher
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Bearer of Christ
Background: The name Kristopher originates from the Greek name 'Christophoros,' which means 'bearer of Christ.' This term combines 'Christos,' referring to Christ, and 'phoros,' meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry.' The name was later adopted into Latin as 'Christophorus,' further cementing its association with the Christian faith.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#429
Total births
63,372
Most popular decade
1970s
(41,904 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-578 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1947
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1947
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,372
- Peak year
- 1978
- Peak year births
- 2,525
- Peak rank
- #104
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 177
- Recent rank
- #1,169
Female
- First year
- 1972
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #8,292
- Peak year
- 1985
- Peak year births
- 28
- Peak rank
- #3,170
- Most recent year
- 2004
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #16,098
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).