Chistopher
Chistopher is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearing Christ.
Origin and history
Chistopher is a rare U.S. spelling variant or misspelling of Christopher, derived from the Greek name Christophoros. Historically it translates to 'bearing Christ'. In contemporary U.S. usage, it is relatively uncommon compared to the traditional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
1,446 babies in the United States have been named Chistopher since 1880. It ranks #3281 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1920.
States where it is most popular
- CA (55.2 %)
- TX (25.6 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
- MI (2 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 154 |
| 1970-1980 | 425 |
| 1980-1990 | 464 |
| 1990-2000 | 198 |
| 2000-2010 | 144 |
| 2010-2019 | 49 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Fun facts
- Chistopher is primarily an uncommon spelling variant or accidental typo of the classic name Christopher.
- The root name Christophoros was used by early Christians to symbolize carrying Christ in one's heart.