Christpher
Christpher is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearer of Christ.
Origin and history
Christpher is a modern spelling variant or typographical misspelling of the traditional Greek name Christopher. It carries the classic etymological meaning of 'bearer of Christ.' In the United States, it appears occasionally in historical birth records as an alternate rendering of Christopher.
Popularity in the United States
1,304 babies in the United States have been named Christpher since 1880. It ranks #3401 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (45.2 %)
- CA (19.6 %)
- NY (9.6 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
- NJ (3.2 %)
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 | 28 |
| 1960-1970 | 139 |
| 1970-1980 | 364 |
| 1980-1990 | 556 |
| 1990-2000 | 157 |
| 2000-2010 | 60 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Chris, Topher
Fun facts
- Christpher is primarily a document recording variant missing an 'o' from the standard name Christopher.
- Over 1,000 U.S. births have been recorded with this specific spelling since 1880.