Chrisopher
Chrisopher is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearing Christ.
Origin and history
Chrisopher is a variant spelling of Christopher, derived from the Greek name Christophoros meaning 'bearer of Christ'. Historically, it has appeared in U.S. records as a spelling variation or clerical misspelling of the traditional name. While Christopher remains widely popular, Chrisopher is extremely rare in modern usage.
Popularity in the United States
753 babies in the United States have been named Chrisopher since 1880. It ranks #3923 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (39.1 %)
- CA (14.5 %)
- OH (10.1 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 106 |
| 1970-1980 | 274 |
| 1980-1990 | 267 |
| 1990-2000 | 89 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Chris, Topher, Kit
Fun facts
- Chrisopher primarily appears in historical vital statistics as an unintentional spelling omission of the letter 't'.
- The root name combines 'Christos' (Christ) and 'pherein' (to carry), historically symbolising devotion.