Boy · #1,250 in 2026

Kristopher

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

Christopher is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος. The constituent parts are Χριστός (Christós), "Christ" or "Anointed", and φέρειν (phérein), "to bear"; hence the "Christ-bearer".

Current Rank

#1,250

Peak Rank

#104 (1978)

Total Babies

63K

5-Yr Trend

-38%

1972

First Year

2004

Last Year

1985

Peak Year

#3170

Peak Rank

297

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kristopher

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Kristopher

Kristopher first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1947, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 2,525 Kristophers were born — ranking #104 that year. As of 2026, Kristopher ranks #1,250 for baby boys with 160 births, falling sharply (-38%). In total, more than 63K Kristophers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kristopher

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kristopher is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kristopher

What does the name Kristopher mean?

How popular is Kristopher in 2026?

In 2026, Kristopher ranks #1,250 among boys' names in the U.S., with 160 babies given the name that year.

When was Kristopher most popular?

Kristopher reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #104 that year with 2,525 babies given the name.

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

Kristopher has historically been most popular in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kristopher.

Is Kristopher a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kristopher?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kristopher include Earnest, Manuel, Damon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kristopher

Kristopher is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1947 and has accumulated 63K births in the dataset. Kristopher's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #104. Use the chart and map above to compare Kristopher'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.