Christo
Christo is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearer of Christ or anointed.
Origin and history
Christo is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived as a short form of Christopher, Christian, or Christos. It translates to 'bearer of Christ' or 'anointed'. In the United States, it remains an uncommon given name with steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
628 babies in the United States have been named Christo since 1880. It ranks #4048 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1901.
States where it is most popular
- MS (82 %)
- CA (11.2 %)
- MA (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 26 |
| 1920-1930 | 71 |
| 1930-1940 | 21 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 70 |
| 1970-1980 | 120 |
| 1980-1990 | 37 |
| 1990-2000 | 47 |
| 2000-2010 | 108 |
| 2010-2019 | 96 |
| 2020-2029 | 26 |
Famous people named Christo
- Christo Javacheff: artist, sculptor
- Christo van Rensburg: tennis player
Fun facts
- The name is internationally recognized through the artist Christo Javacheff, famous for his large-scale environmental art installations.
- In Greece and the Greek diaspora, Christo or Christos is a very common given name derived from the religious title.