Cristofer
Cristofer is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearer of Christ.
Origin and history
Cristofer is a modern spelling variant of the classic name Christopher, derived from the Greek name Christophoros. It has been steadily used in the United States as an alternative phonetic spelling, giving a familiar name a distinct visual twist.
Popularity in the United States
4,323 babies in the United States have been named Cristofer since 1880. It ranks #1890 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1439.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.9 %)
- TX (17.9 %)
- NY (10.8 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- GA (6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 68 |
| 1980-1990 | 141 |
| 1990-2000 | 498 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,957 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,161 |
| 2020-2029 | 498 |
Famous people named Cristofer
- Cristofer Salas: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Cris, Chris, Tof
Fun facts
- Cristofer simplifies the traditional 'ph' spelling of Christopher to 'f', reflecting a popular trend in modern name spellings.
- While less common than the traditional spelling, thousands of modern American parents have chosen Cristofer for a unique touch.