Krystopher
Krystopher is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearer of Christ.
Origin and history
Krystopher is a modern spelling variant of the classic name Christopher, which derives from the Greek name Christophoros. It has been used in the United States as an alternative phonetic spelling, though it remains relatively uncommon. The name carries a traditional etymological background paired with a contemporary visual style.
Popularity in the United States
729 babies in the United States have been named Krystopher since 1880. It ranks #3947 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1903.
States where it is most popular
- TX (33.3 %)
- CA (26.7 %)
- IL (20 %)
- NY (20 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 138 |
| 1990-2000 | 224 |
| 2000-2010 | 204 |
| 2010-2019 | 132 |
| 2020-2029 | 24 |
Nicknames
Krys, Kris, Chris, Kip
Fun facts
- Krystopher replaces the traditional 'Ch' with a 'K' and 'i' with 'y', reflecting late 20th-century American naming trends.
- The traditional root name Christophoros was used early on by Christians as a metaphorical name indicating they carried Christ in their hearts.