Boy · #10,806 in 2026

Christofher

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

Current Rank

#10,806

Peak Rank

#9,584 (2006)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2006

First Year

2011

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#9584

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Christofher

Christofher first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 7 Christofhers were born — ranking #9,584 that year. As of 2026, Christofher ranks #10,806 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 25 Christofhers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Christofher

Phonetically similar names — useful when Christofher 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 Christofher

What does the name Christofher mean?

Christofher is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Christofher in 2026?

In 2026, Christofher ranks #10,806 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Christofher most popular?

Christofher reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #9,584 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Christofher a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Christofher?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Christofher include Beny, Franke, Noell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Christofher

Christofher is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 25 births in the dataset. Christofher's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #9,584. Use the chart and map above to compare Christofher'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.