Cristopher
Cristopher is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearer of Christ.
Origin and history
Cristopher is a variant spelling of Christopher, derived from the Greek name Christophoros. It has been used consistently in the United States, offering a streamlined alternative to the traditional spelling while retaining the same classic sound and meaning.
Popularity in the United States
11,898 babies in the United States have been named Cristopher since 1880. It ranks #1085 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1171.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.8 %)
- TX (18.2 %)
- NY (11.8 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
- NJ (4.7 %)
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 | 91 |
| 1960-1970 | 290 |
| 1970-1980 | 760 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,307 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,992 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,204 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,424 |
| 2020-2029 | 830 |
Famous people named Cristopher
- Cristopher Sánchez: Baseball Player
Nicknames
Chris, Cris, Topher
Fun facts
- Cristopher drops the 'h' from the classical English spelling, aligning more closely with Romance language spellings like Spanish and Italian.
- Over 11,000 boys in the United States have been given the exact spelling Cristopher since 1880.