Christopher
How to say it: KRIS-tuh-fur · /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Bearer of Christ — from Greek Khristophoros, combining Khristos (Christ) and pherein (to bear).
Christopher was the 71st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 4,748 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 52% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #105 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #71 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 4,748 |
| Share of births | 1 in 646 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −52% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #105 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,000 among boys’ names, 25 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising to prominence in the 1980s, Christopher has faded since. Far below that height now, more decline appears on the way.
What goes with it
Crisp and breathy with strength that travels well and echoes literature and a saint's name. Nicholas aligns in style.
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Nicknames
- Chris
- Topher
- Kit
Honouring a Christopher in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Christopher is about 1 in 27.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish, Welsh.
In France: #1,000 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #203. Ireland: #121.
Famous people named Christopher
- Christopher Nolan (born 1970)English and American filmmaker
- Christopher Lee (1922–2015)English actor and singer
- Christopher Plummer (1929–2021)Canadian actor
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