Cristopher
Every Cristopher since 1950 — 11,898 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cristopher
Cristopher is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,426 in 2025 with 126 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 11,898 American babies have been named Cristopher. Its peak came in 2007, when 576 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Cristopher stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cristopher year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 126 | #1,426 |
| 2024 | 163 | #1,231 |
| 2023 | 124 | #1,458 |
| 2022 | 149 | #1,285 |
| 2021 | 122 | #1,471 |
| 2020 | 146 | #1,259 |
| 2019 | 151 | #1,244 |
| 2018 | 145 | #1,265 |
| 2017 | 171 | #1,122 |
| 2016 | 187 | #1,058 |
| 2015 | 215 | #959 |
| 2014 | 224 | #938 |
| 2013 | 248 | #861 |
| 2012 | 289 | #784 |
| 2011 | 377 | #624 |
| 2010 | 417 | #597 |
| 2009 | 521 | #516 |
| 2008 | 553 | #495 |
| 2007 | 576 | #470 |
| 2006 | 519 | #501 |
| 2005 | 372 | #606 |
| 2004 | 380 | #585 |
| 2003 | 373 | #586 |
| 2002 | 306 | #636 |
| 2001 | 289 | #646 |
| 2000 | 315 | #608 |
| 1995 | 211 | #740 |
| 1990 | 189 | #741 |
| 1985 | 134 | #765 |
| 1980 | 86 | #970 |
| 1975 | 66 | #1,011 |
| 1970 | 68 | #981 |
| 1965 | 27 | #1,490 |
| 1960 | 13 | #2,344 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,257 |
| 1950 | 12 | #2,234 |
| 1945 | — | — |
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Famous people named Cristopher
- Cristopher Toselli Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cristopher in 2025?
Cristopher ranked #1,426 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 126 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cristopher?
11,898 babies have been named Cristopher in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cristopher most popular?
Cristopher peaked in 2007, when 576 newborns received the name.
Is Cristopher a boy or girl name?
Cristopher is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cristopher rising or falling?
Cristopher is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cristopher?
Well-known people named Cristopher include Cristopher Toselli (soccer player).