Chistopher
Every Chistopher since 1958 — 1,446 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
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.