Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Christoper

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

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#823 (1985)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1950

First Year

2023

Last Year

1985

Peak Year

#823

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Christoper

Christoper first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1950, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 117 Christopers were born — ranking #823 that year. As of 2026, Christoper ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 3K Christopers 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 Christoper

Phonetically similar names — useful when Christoper 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 Christoper

What does the name Christoper mean?

Christoper is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1950. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Christoper in 2026?

In 2026, Christoper ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Christoper most popular?

Christoper reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #823 that year with 117 babies given the name.

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

Christoper has historically been most popular in Maryland, Mississippi, Oregon. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Christoper.

Is Christoper a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Christoper?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Christoper include Welton, Maria, Renaldo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Christoper

Christoper is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Christoper's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #823. Use the chart and map above to compare Christoper'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.