Christoffer
Christoffer is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearer of Christ.
Origin and history
Christoffer is the Scandinavian spelling of the Greek name Christopher. It means 'bearer of Christ' and is a less common variant in the United States compared to the traditional English spelling.
Popularity in the United States
728 babies in the United States have been named Christoffer since 1880. It ranks #3948 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- CA (88.6 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 14 |
| 1970-1980 | 118 |
| 1980-1990 | 229 |
| 1990-2000 | 193 |
| 2000-2010 | 127 |
| 2010-2019 | 42 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Christoffer
- Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg: Painter, Artist
Nicknames
Chris, Topher
Fun facts
- Christoffer is the predominant spelling used across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
- While Christopher is exceptionally popular in the U.S., the Christoffer spelling remains relatively rare.