Christopher
Christopher first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1984, when 60,021 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,748.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Christopher popular?
Declining Christopher is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1984 peak.
| 2020s | 32,696 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 102,156 | |
| 2000s | 203,372 | |
| 1990s | 360,287 | |
| 1980s | 554,863 | |
| 1970s | 475,423 | |
| 1960s | 237,144 | |
| 1950s | 78,333 | |
| 1940s | 15,865 | |
| 1930s | 2,731 | |
| 1920s | 2,862 | |
| 1910s | 1,960 | |
| 1900s | 484 | |
| 1890s | 668 | |
| 1880s | 752 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Christopher mean?
Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, “bearing Christ.” St Christopher, patron of travellers, is said to have carried the Christ child across a river.
Nicknames for Christopher
- Chris
- Kit
- Topher
Variants & spellings
- Cristopher
- Kristopher
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Christopher mean?
Christopher means Bearer of Christ. Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, “bearing Christ.” St Christopher, patron of travellers, is said to have carried the Christ child across a river.
What is the origin of the name Christopher?
Christopher is of Greek origin.
How do you pronounce Christopher?
Christopher is pronounced “KRIS-tuh-fer.”
Is Christopher a boy or a girl name?
Christopher is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Christopher a popular name right now?
Christopher is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1984 peak.
How popular is the name Christopher?
In 2025, Christopher ranked #68 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Christopher most popular?
Christopher was most popular in 1984, when about 60,021 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Christopher?
Common nicknames for Christopher include Chris, Kit, Topher.
What names are similar to Christopher?
Names similar to Christopher include Nicholas, Sebastian, Gabriel, Philip.
What names go well with Christopher?
Greek names that pair well with Christopher include Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy, Nicholas.