Boy · #6,227 in 2026

Christphor

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

Current Rank

#6,227

Peak Rank

#1,721 (1972)

Total Babies

261

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1961

First Year

1993

Last Year

1972

Peak Year

#1721

Peak Rank

261

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Christphor

Christphor first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1961, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 26 Christphors were born — ranking #1,721 that year. As of 2026, Christphor ranks #6,227 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 261 Christphors have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Christphor

Phonetically similar names — useful when Christphor 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 Christphor

What does the name Christphor mean?

Christphor is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1961. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Christphor in 2026?

In 2026, Christphor ranks #6,227 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Christphor most popular?

Christphor reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #1,721 that year with 26 babies given the name.

Is Christphor a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Christphor?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Christphor include Gina, Antoin, Barrington. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Christphor

Christphor is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 261 births in the dataset. Christphor's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #1,721. Use the chart and map above to compare Christphor'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.