boys' name · peaked 1985

Chistopher

Every Chistopher since 1958 — 1,446 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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Rank 2025
#9,892
among boys
Babies in 2025
7
named Chistopher
Peak year
1985
59 babies
All-time total
1,446
since 1958

The story of Chistopher

Chistopher is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,892 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1958, 1,446 American babies have been named Chistopher. Its peak came in 1985, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chistopher stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Chistopher year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 7 #9,892
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019 5 #12,513
2018 6 #11,030
2017
2016 6 #10,979
2015 5 #12,417
2014
2013 6 #10,991
2012 6 #11,044
2011 6 #11,077
2010 9 #8,264
2009 8 #9,136
2008 18 #5,098
2007 20 #4,670
2006 12 #6,533
2005 15 #5,328
2004 24 #3,750
2003 10 #6,815
2002 10 #6,616
2001 14 #5,173
2000 13 #5,334
1995 12 #4,841
1990 31 #2,264
1985 59 #1,244
1980 38 #1,572
1975 37 #1,458
1970 33 #1,467
1965 17 #1,928
1960 10 #2,706
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Chistopher in 2025?

Chistopher ranked #9,892 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Chistopher?

1,446 babies have been named Chistopher in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Chistopher most popular?

Chistopher peaked in 1985, when 59 newborns received the name.

Is Chistopher a boy or girl name?

Chistopher is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Chistopher rising or falling?

Chistopher is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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