Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Krzysztof

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

Krzysztof is a Polish male given name, equivalent to English Christopher. The name became popular in the 15th century. Its diminutive forms include Krzyś, Krzysiek, and Krzysio; augmentative – Krzychu

Polish

Current Rank

#12,141

Peak Rank

#3,205 (1989)

Total Babies

468

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1962

First Year

2021

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#3205

Peak Rank

468

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Krzysztof

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

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

Polish

The Story of Krzysztof

Krzysztof first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1962, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1989: 18 births, good for #3,205 nationwide. The 1990s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 27% of all recorded Krzysztofs. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2021 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 468 Krzysztofs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Variants & Related Forms of Krzysztof

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Krzysztof. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Krzyś
Krzysiek

Names that sound like Krzysztof

Phonetically similar names — useful when Krzysztof 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 Krzysztof

What does the name Krzysztof mean?

What is the origin of the name Krzysztof?

Krzysztof has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Polish.

How popular is Krzysztof in 2026?

In 2026, Krzysztof ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Krzysztof most popular?

Krzysztof reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #3,205 that year with 18 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Krzysztof a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Krzysztof?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Krzysztof include Yee, Thaddius, Steadman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Krzysztof?

Common variants and related forms of Krzysztof include Krzyś, Krzysiek. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

About the name Krzysztof

Krzysztof is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1962 and has accumulated 468 births in the dataset. Krzysztof's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #3,205. Use the chart and map above to compare Krzysztof'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.