Christopher Boy
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 689 | |
CA | 555 | |
FL | 419 | |
NY | 306 | |
GA | 209 | |
PA | 171 | |
NC | 167 | |
VA | 149 | |
OH | 142 | |
IL | 141 | |
MI | 123 | |
MA | 118 | |
AL | 116 | |
TN | 113 | |
SC | 112 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 95 |
1881 | 68 |
1882 | 89 |
1883 | 89 |
1884 | 68 |
1885 | 71 |
1886 | 66 |
1887 | 56 |
1888 | 79 |
1889 | 71 |
1890 | 66 |
1891 | 62 |
1892 | 100 |
1893 | 93 |
1894 | 72 |
1895 | 60 |
1896 | 73 |
1897 | 57 |
1898 | 43 |
1899 | 42 |
1900 | 55 |
1901 | 34 |
1902 | 47 |
1903 | 50 |
1904 | 43 |
1905 | 50 |
1906 | 49 |
1907 | 52 |
1908 | 54 |
1909 | 50 |
1910 | 70 |
1911 | 83 |
1912 | 151 |
1913 | 157 |
1914 | 200 |
1915 | 242 |
1916 | 260 |
1917 | 263 |
1918 | 272 |
1919 | 262 |
1920 | 293 |
1921 | 291 |
1922 | 307 |
1923 | 294 |
1924 | 297 |
1925 | 286 |
1926 | 270 |
1927 | 285 |
1928 | 266 |
1929 | 273 |
1930 | 267 |
1931 | 237 |
1932 | 244 |
1933 | 205 |
1934 | 271 |
1935 | 269 |
1936 | 277 |
1937 | 294 |
1938 | 308 |
1939 | 359 |
1940 | 499 |
1941 | 618 |
1942 | 813 |
1943 | 888 |
1944 | 1,001 |
1945 | 1,138 |
1946 | 1,599 |
1947 | 2,273 |
1948 | 3,037 |
1949 | 3,999 |
1950 | 4,835 |
1951 | 5,735 |
1952 | 6,301 |
1953 | 6,081 |
1954 | 6,084 |
1955 | 7,920 |
1956 | 8,385 |
1957 | 8,998 |
1958 | 11,079 |
1959 | 12,916 |
1960 | 15,360 |
1961 | 17,216 |
1962 | 17,535 |
1963 | 18,341 |
1964 | 19,628 |
1965 | 24,639 |
1966 | 27,867 |
1967 | 29,417 |
1968 | 31,467 |
1969 | 35,674 |
1970 | 41,751 |
1971 | 48,224 |
1972 | 52,173 |
1973 | 48,309 |
1974 | 48,590 |
1975 | 46,577 |
1976 | 45,194 |
1977 | 46,725 |
1978 | 47,236 |
1979 | 50,667 |
1980 | 49,082 |
1981 | 50,221 |
1982 | 59,229 |
1983 | 59,329 |
1984 | 60,019 |
1985 | 59,616 |
1986 | 56,697 |
1987 | 54,494 |
1988 | 53,015 |
1989 | 53,184 |
1990 | 52,359 |
1991 | 47,110 |
1992 | 42,473 |
1993 | 38,236 |
1994 | 34,806 |
1995 | 32,677 |
1996 | 30,902 |
1997 | 29,106 |
1998 | 27,007 |
1999 | 25,604 |
2000 | 24,937 |
2001 | 23,132 |
2002 | 21,689 |
2003 | 20,753 |
2004 | 19,636 |
2005 | 19,173 |
2006 | 19,688 |
2007 | 20,029 |
2008 | 17,966 |
2009 | 16,367 |
2010 | 14,296 |
2011 | 13,026 |
2012 | 11,919 |
2013 | 10,878 |
2014 | 10,387 |
2015 | 9,851 |
2016 | 9,101 |
2017 | 8,315 |
2018 | 7,333 |
2019 | 7,015 |
2020 | 6,213 |
2021 | 5,856 |
2022 | 5,579 |
2023 | 5,191 |
2024 | 5,054 |