Chirstopher
Chirstopher is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearer of Christ.
Origin and history
Chirstopher is a U.S. spelling variant of the traditional name Christopher, originating from the Greek Christophoros. It primarily arose in public records through clerical transposition or alternate spelling choices. The name carries the classical etymological meaning of 'bearer of Christ'.
Popularity in the United States
1,051 babies in the United States have been named Chirstopher since 1880. It ranks #3634 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (35.8 %)
- CA (16.6 %)
- NY (12.3 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- IL (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 120 |
| 1970-1980 | 359 |
| 1980-1990 | 463 |
| 1990-2000 | 76 |
| 2000-2010 | 33 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Chris
Fun facts
- Chirstopher appears over 1,000 times in official U.S. birth records, primarily as a historical spelling transposition of Christopher.
- The root name combines the Greek elements Christos (Christ) and pherein (to carry or bear).