Christopher Boy

Popularity: #60 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKRIS-tuh-fur / /ˈkrɪs.tə.fər/

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: bearer of Christ; Latin: Christ-bearer

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Christopher has been popular in Christian cultures due to its association with Saint Christopher, who is considered the patron saint of travelers. The name gained prominence in the Middle Ages and has been widely used in various forms across Europe. It has also been a common name in the United States since the 20th century.

Trend Summary

Christopher has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Cristopher
  • Kris
  • Topher

International Variants

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

Famous people named Christopher

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer known for his voyages across the Atlantic Ocean.

Christopher Nolan is a British-American filmmaker recognized for directing films such as 'Inception' and 'The Dark Knight' trilogy.

Christopher Walken is an American actor known for his distinctive voice and roles in films like 'The Deer Hunter' and 'Pulp Fiction'.

Christopher Reeve was an American actor best known for his portrayal of Superman in the late 1970s and 1980s.

Fictional characters named Christopher

Christopher Robin is a character from A.A. Milne's 'Winnie-the-Pooh' series, known as the best friend of Winnie-the-Pooh.

Christopher 'Chris' Gardner is the protagonist in the film 'The Pursuit of Happyness', based on a true story of overcoming adversity.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Christopher was first seen in the United States in 1880. Christopher has ranked as high as #2 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Christopher has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Christopher (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 689
14%
CA 555
12%
FL 419
9%
NY 306
6%
GA 209
4%
PA 171
4%
NC 167
3%
VA 149
3%
OH 142
3%
IL 141
3%
MI 123
3%
MA 118
2%
AL 116
2%
TN 113
2%
SC 112
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188095
188168
188289
188389
188468
188571
188666
188756
188879
188971
189066
189162
1892100
189393
189472
189560
189673
189757
189843
189942
190055
190134
190247
190350
190443
190550
190649
190752
190854
190950
191070
191183
1912151
1913157
1914200
1915242
1916260
1917263
1918272
1919262
1920293
1921291
1922307
1923294
1924297
1925286
1926270
1927285
1928266
1929273
1930267
1931237
1932244
1933205
1934271
1935269
1936277
1937294
1938308
1939359
1940499
1941618
1942813
1943888
19441,001
19451,138
19461,599
19472,273
19483,037
19493,999
19504,835
19515,735
19526,301
19536,081
19546,084
19557,920
19568,385
19578,998
195811,079
195912,916
196015,360
196117,216
196217,535
196318,341
196419,628
196524,639
196627,867
196729,417
196831,467
196935,674
197041,751
197148,224
197252,173
197348,309
197448,590
197546,577
197645,194
197746,725
197847,236
197950,667
198049,082
198150,221
198259,229
198359,329
198460,019
198559,616
198656,697
198754,494
198853,015
198953,184
199052,359
199147,110
199242,473
199338,236
199434,806
199532,677
199630,902
199729,106
199827,007
199925,604
200024,937
200123,132
200221,689
200320,753
200419,636
200519,173
200619,688
200720,029
200817,966
200916,367
201014,296
201113,026
201211,919
201310,878
201410,387
20159,851
20169,101
20178,315
20187,333
20197,015
20206,213
20215,856
20225,579
20235,191
20245,054