Kristofor
Kristofor is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearer of Christ.
Origin and history
Kristofor is a masculine variant spelling of Christopher, derived from the Greek name Christophoros. It has historically been used in parts of Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, as well as an uncommon phonetic variant in the United States. With over 800 recorded U.S. births since 1880, it remains a rare alternative to the classic spelling.
Popularity in the United States
805 babies in the United States have been named Kristofor since 1880. It ranks #3871 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.6 %)
- TX (28.2 %)
- WA (9.7 %)
- MN (5.8 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 293 |
| 1980-1990 | 381 |
| 1990-2000 | 96 |
| 2000-2010 | 28 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Kris, Topher
Fun facts
- Kristofor replaces the traditional English 'Ch' and 'ph' with 'K' and 'f', reflecting phonetic Slavic and Scandinavian spellings.
- Although relatively rare in the U.S., over 800 boys have received the exact spelling Kristofor since 1880.