Boy · #8,799 in 2026

Chrstopher

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

Current Rank

#8,799

Peak Rank

#3,282 (1982)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

1994

Last Year

1982

Peak Year

#3282

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chrstopher

Chrstopher first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 13 Chrstophers were born — ranking #3,282 that year. As of 2026, Chrstopher ranks #8,799 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 74 Chrstophers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Chrstopher

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chrstopher 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 Chrstopher

What does the name Chrstopher mean?

Chrstopher is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chrstopher in 2026?

In 2026, Chrstopher ranks #8,799 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Chrstopher most popular?

Chrstopher reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #3,282 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Chrstopher a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Chrstopher?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chrstopher include Lavalle, Alexie, Jarome. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chrstopher

Chrstopher is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 74 births in the dataset. Chrstopher's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #3,282. Use the chart and map above to compare Chrstopher'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.