Christofer
Christofer is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearer of Christ.
Origin and history
Christofer is a spelling variant of Christopher, derived from the Greek name Christophoros. Historically meaning 'bearer of Christ', the name has long been established in Western culture. In the United States, Christofer serves as a less common, stylized alternative to the traditional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
3,856 babies in the United States have been named Christofer since 1880. It ranks #2053 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1770.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.8 %)
- TX (22.3 %)
- NY (9.6 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
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 | 74 |
| 1960-1970 | 166 |
| 1970-1980 | 489 |
| 1980-1990 | 633 |
| 1990-2000 | 784 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,008 |
| 2010-2019 | 545 |
| 2020-2029 | 157 |
Famous people named Christofer
- Christofer Drew: Singer, Musician
Nicknames
Chris, Topher
Fun facts
- Christofer replaces the traditional 'ph' with 'f', reflecting phonetic spellings used in several European languages such as Swedish.
- While significantly less common than Christopher, Christofer has maintained steady usage in the United States over recent decades.