Christo Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKRIS-toh / /ˈkrɪs.toʊ/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: bearer of Christ; Latin: follower of Christ
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Christo is derived from the Greek word 'Christos,' meaning 'anointed one.' It is often associated with Christianity and has been used in various cultures as a given name. The name has gained popularity in different forms across Europe and the Americas.
Trend Summary
The name Christo has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cristo
- Cristoph
- Christoph
International Variants
- Cristo (Spanish)
- Cristofor (Bulgarian)
- Cristophe (French)
Famous people named Christo
Christo Javacheff was a Bulgarian-American artist known for his environmental works of art, including wrapping buildings and landscapes.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude were a married couple famous for their large-scale environmental works of art, such as 'The Gates' in Central Park.
Christo Stoichkov is a retired Bulgarian footballer who played for FC Barcelona and the Bulgarian national team.
Fictional characters named Christo
Christo is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' known for his role in the storyline.
Christo is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' often seen in various episodes.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Christo was first seen in the United States in 1913. Christo has ranked as high as #1095 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in Mississippi, California, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Christo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Christo (2007)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 27 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |