Kristopher
Kristopher is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearer of Christ.
Origin and history
Kristopher is a variant spelling of Christopher, derived from the Greek name Christophoros. It traditionally means 'bearer of Christ' or 'bearing Christ'. In the United States, it emerged as a popular modern alternative spelling during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
63,251 babies in the United States have been named Kristopher since 1880. It ranks #433 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #937.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.3 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- OH (4.5 %)
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 | 23 |
| 1950-1960 | 426 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,628 |
| 1970-1980 | 13,883 |
| 1980-1990 | 20,068 |
| 1990-2000 | 13,774 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,752 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,392 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,305 |
Famous people named Kristopher
- Kristopher Letang: Ice hockey player
- Kristopher Turner: Actor
Nicknames
Kris, Topher
Fun facts
- The 'K' spelling gained significant popularity in the U.S. during the 1970s and 1980s alongside similar 'K' substitution trends.
- The name stems from the Greek elements 'Christos' (Anointed) and 'phero' (to carry).