Cristoffer Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKRIS-toh-fer / /ˈkrɪs.tə.fər/

Greek; Latin; Scandinavian

Meaning

Bearer of Christ; Christ-bearer

Historical & Cultural Background

Cristoffer is a variant of Christopher, which has roots in the Greek name Christophoros. The name gained popularity in Christian contexts due to its association with Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travelers. It has been widely used in various cultures, particularly in Europe, since the Middle Ages.

Trend Summary

Cristoffer has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often influenced by the popularity of its variant Christopher.

Similar Names

ChristianChristinaCrispinCyrusCameronCadenCarter

Variants

  • Christopher
  • Cristofor
  • Cristoforo

International Variants

  • Cristóbal (Spanish)
  • Krzysztof (Polish)
  • Christophe (French)
  • Cristofano (Italian)

Famous people named Cristoffer

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cristoffer was first seen in the United States in 1988. Cristoffer has ranked as high as #1160 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Cristoffer has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cristoffer

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19885