Kristopher
Every Kristopher since 1947 — 63,548 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kristopher
Kristopher is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,190 in 2025 with 172 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 63,548 American babies have been named Kristopher. Its peak came in 1978, when 2,536 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 Kristopher stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kristopher year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 172 | #1,190 |
| 2024 | — | — | 179 | #1,168 |
| 2023 | — | — | 211 | #1,039 |
| 2022 | — | — | 223 | #1,001 |
| 2021 | — | — | 243 | #931 |
| 2020 | — | — | 277 | #829 |
| 2019 | — | — | 308 | #771 |
| 2018 | — | — | 315 | #749 |
| 2017 | — | — | 377 | #671 |
| 2016 | — | — | 350 | #705 |
| 2015 | — | — | 466 | #593 |
| 2014 | — | — | 465 | #592 |
| 2013 | — | — | 494 | #539 |
| 2012 | — | — | 528 | #504 |
| 2011 | — | — | 534 | #492 |
| 2010 | — | — | 555 | #469 |
| 2009 | — | — | 644 | #435 |
| 2008 | — | — | 680 | #426 |
| 2007 | — | — | 693 | #420 |
| 2006 | — | — | 761 | #393 |
| 2005 | — | — | 706 | #401 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,568 | 743 | #375 |
| 2003 | — | — | 784 | #353 |
| 2002 | — | — | 837 | #329 |
| 2001 | — | — | 883 | #317 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,393 | 1,021 | #295 |
| 1995 | — | — | 1,186 | #244 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,876 | 1,858 | #165 |
| 1985 | 28 | #3,200 | 2,099 | #134 |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,419 | 2,008 | #138 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,751 | 1,232 | #185 |
| 1970 | — | — | 362 | #429 |
| 1965 | — | — | 184 | #561 |
| 1960 | — | — | 84 | #831 |
| 1955 | — | — | 36 | #1,261 |
| 1950 | — | — | 21 | #1,633 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kristopher in 2025?
Kristopher ranked #1,190 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 172 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kristopher?
63,548 babies have been named Kristopher in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kristopher most popular?
Kristopher peaked in 1978, when 2,536 newborns received the name.
Is Kristopher a boy or girl name?
Kristopher is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kristopher rising or falling?
Kristopher is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.