Kristoffer
Every Kristoffer since 1967 — 3,940 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kristoffer
Kristoffer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,025 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 3,940 American babies have been named Kristoffer. Its peak came in 1978, when 305 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 Kristoffer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kristoffer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,025 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,072 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,317 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,678 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,923 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,593 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,963 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,225 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,525 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,707 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4,979 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,609 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,402 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,959 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3,404 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,592 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3,602 |
| 2008 | 44 | #2,774 |
| 2007 | 42 | #2,847 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,736 |
| 2005 | 37 | #2,878 |
| 2004 | 43 | #2,554 |
| 2003 | 37 | #2,708 |
| 2002 | 48 | #2,212 |
| 2001 | 34 | #2,772 |
| 2000 | 52 | #1,986 |
| 1995 | 77 | #1,344 |
| 1990 | 111 | #1,004 |
| 1985 | 119 | #818 |
| 1980 | 142 | #738 |
| 1975 | 109 | #798 |
| 1970 | 25 | #1,769 |
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Famous people named Kristoffer
- Kristoffer Olsson Soccer player · b. 1995
- Kristoffer Polaha Actor · b. 1977
- Kristoffer Halvorsen Cyclist · b. 1996
- Kristoffer Ajer Soccer player · b. 1998
- Kristoffer Brun Athlete · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kristoffer in 2025?
Kristoffer ranked #7,025 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kristoffer?
3,940 babies have been named Kristoffer in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kristoffer most popular?
Kristoffer peaked in 1978, when 305 newborns received the name.
Is Kristoffer a boy or girl name?
Kristoffer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kristoffer rising or falling?
Kristoffer is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kristoffer?
Well-known people named Kristoffer include Kristoffer Olsson (soccer player), Kristoffer Polaha (actor), Kristoffer Halvorsen (cyclist).