Christobal
Christobal is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearer of Christ.
Origin and history
Christobal is a variant spelling of Cristóbal, the Spanish form of the Greek name Christopher. It combines roots meaning 'Christ' and 'to bear or carry'. In the United States, it is a uncommon given name with steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
791 babies in the United States have been named Christobal since 1880. It ranks #3885 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1886.
States where it is most popular
- TX (85.9 %)
- CA (10.9 %)
- NM (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 15 |
| 1930-1940 | 42 |
| 1940-1950 | 27 |
| 1950-1960 | 78 |
| 1960-1970 | 100 |
| 1970-1980 | 116 |
| 1980-1990 | 94 |
| 1990-2000 | 76 |
| 2000-2010 | 130 |
| 2010-2019 | 72 |
| 2020-2029 | 41 |
Nicknames
Chris, Tobal
Fun facts
- The name is derived from the Greek name Christophoros, composed of Christos and pherein.
- It serves as an English-adapted or archaic spelling of the Spanish name Cristóbal.