Boy · #8,814 in 2026

Kristoph

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

Current Rank

#8,814

Peak Rank

#1,733 (1989)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1989

First Year

2016

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#1733

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kristoph

Kristoph first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 44 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 44 Kristophs were born — ranking #1,733 that year. As of 2026, Kristoph ranks #8,814 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 63 Kristophs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kristoph

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kristoph 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 Kristoph

What does the name Kristoph mean?

Kristoph is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kristoph in 2026?

In 2026, Kristoph ranks #8,814 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Kristoph most popular?

Kristoph reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #1,733 that year with 44 babies given the name.

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

Kristoph has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kristoph.

Is Kristoph a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kristoph?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kristoph include Catherine, Sandford, Rommie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kristoph

Kristoph is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 63 births in the dataset. Kristoph's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #1,733. Use the chart and map above to compare Kristoph'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.