Kristofer
Kristofer is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearer of Christ.
Origin and history
Kristofer is a spelling variant of Christopher, which originates from the Greek name Christophoros. It has been used regularly in Scandinavian countries and gained moderate traction in the United States as a modern alternative spelling. In the U.S., it remains a recognizable yet relatively uncommon given name.
Popularity in the United States
9,791 babies in the United States have been named Kristofer since 1880. It ranks #1209 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1726.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.7 %)
- TX (12 %)
- NY (8.6 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1950-1960 | 68 |
| 1960-1970 | 247 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,893 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,795 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,611 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,359 |
| 2010-2019 | 605 |
| 2020-2029 | 201 |
Famous people named Kristofer
- Kristofer Hivju: Actor, Producer
Nicknames
Kris, Topher, Kip
Fun facts
- The 'K' and 'f' spelling reflects the standard form of Christopher in languages like Swedish and Norwegian.
- While Christopher is a top classic name in the U.S., Kristofer offers a distinct phonetic spelling that saw its peak popularity in the late 20th century.