boys' name · peaked 1978

Kristopher

Every Kristopher since 1947 — 63,548 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#1,190
among boys
Babies in 2025
172
named Kristopher
Peak year
1978
2,536 babies
All-time total
63,548
since 1947

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.

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