Chrystopher
Every Chrystopher since 1974 — 383 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chrystopher
Chrystopher is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1974, 383 American babies have been named Chrystopher. Its peak came in 1995, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Chrystopher stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chrystopher year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,051 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | #8,986 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,652 |
| 2016 | 5 | #12,561 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,397 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,425 |
| 2013 | 6 | #10,999 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,281 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,083 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,758 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,791 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,288 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,692 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9,748 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,335 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,600 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,820 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,618 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,543 |
| 2000 | 9 | #6,934 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,888 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,205 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,244 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,563 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,607 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chrystopher in 2025?
Chrystopher did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Chrystopher?
383 babies have been named Chrystopher in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chrystopher most popular?
Chrystopher peaked in 1995, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Chrystopher a boy or girl name?
Chrystopher is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chrystopher rising or falling?
Chrystopher is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.