Boy · #3,997 in 2026

Christofer

Name: Popularity of the name Christofer in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Christofer, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,997

Peak Rank

#1,042 (2007)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-6%

1951

First Year

2026

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#1042

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Christofer

Christofer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1951, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 136 Christofers were born — ranking #1,283 that year. As of 2026, Christofer ranks #3,997 for baby boys with 27 births, gradually falling (-6%). In total, more than 4K Christofers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Christofer

Phonetically similar names — useful when Christofer is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Christofer

What does the name Christofer mean?

Christofer is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1951. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Christofer in 2026?

In 2026, Christofer ranks #3,997 among boys' names in the U.S., with 27 babies given the name that year.

When was Christofer most popular?

Christofer reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #1,042 that year with 136 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Christofer most popular?

Christofer has historically been most popular in Oregon, New Mexico, Puerto Rico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Christofer.

Is Christofer a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Christofer is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Christofer?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Christofer include Lamarr, Cyle, Alf. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Christofer

Christofer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1951 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Christofer's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #1,042. Use the chart and map above to compare Christofer's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.