Kristofer
Every Kristofer since 1945 — 9,791 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kristofer
Kristofer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,622 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 9,791 American babies have been named Kristofer. Its peak came in 1978, when 349 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Kristofer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kristofer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #3,622 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3,493 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,951 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3,735 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,100 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2,958 |
| 2019 | 44 | #2,835 |
| 2018 | 35 | #3,274 |
| 2017 | 52 | #2,472 |
| 2016 | 52 | #2,456 |
| 2015 | 51 | #2,468 |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,246 |
| 2013 | 49 | #2,506 |
| 2012 | 76 | #1,902 |
| 2011 | 96 | #1,607 |
| 2010 | 90 | #1,704 |
| 2009 | 75 | #1,918 |
| 2008 | 135 | #1,291 |
| 2007 | 118 | #1,394 |
| 2006 | 133 | #1,261 |
| 2005 | 103 | #1,439 |
| 2004 | 142 | #1,118 |
| 2003 | 133 | #1,139 |
| 2002 | 160 | #986 |
| 2001 | 167 | #929 |
| 2000 | 193 | #833 |
| 1995 | 229 | #699 |
| 1990 | 340 | #543 |
| 1985 | 273 | #528 |
| 1980 | 219 | #580 |
| 1975 | 175 | #617 |
| 1970 | 53 | #1,138 |
| 1965 | 23 | #1,650 |
| 1960 | 14 | #2,266 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,875 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #3,561 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Kristofer
- Kristofer Hivju Actor · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kristofer in 2025?
Kristofer ranked #3,622 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kristofer?
9,791 babies have been named Kristofer in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kristofer most popular?
Kristofer peaked in 1978, when 349 newborns received the name.
Is Kristofer a boy or girl name?
Kristofer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kristofer rising or falling?
Kristofer is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kristofer?
Well-known people named Kristofer include Kristofer Hivju (actor).