Chrsitopher Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKRIS-tuh-fer / /ˈkrɪs.tə.fər/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: bearer of Christ; Latin: Christ-bearer
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Christopher has been widely used in Christian contexts due to its association with Saint Christopher, who is considered the patron saint of travelers. The name gained popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in England and France. It has remained a common name in various cultures and languages over the centuries.
Trend Summary
Christopher has been a consistently popular name in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cristopher
- Kris
- Topher
International Variants
- Cristóbal (Spanish)
- Christophe (French)
- Cristoforo (Italian)
- Krzysztof (Polish)
Famous people named Chrsitopher
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chrsitopher was first seen in the United States in 1973. Chrsitopher has ranked as high as #1146 nationally, which occurred in 1986, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Chrsitopher has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chrsitopher
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 |