Cristopher
How to say it: KRIS-tuh-fer · /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Variant spelling of Christopher, from Greek Khristophoros, 'bearing Christ' (Khristos + phoros, bearer).
Cristopher was the 71st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 126 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, 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 | 126 |
| Share of births | 1 in 646 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −52% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #105 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,000 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After peaking in the 2000s, Cristopher has fallen well under that level. Decline looks set to persist.
What goes with it
Bright and sturdy across three syllables with crisp consonants and breathy texture. Dominic goes well with its saintly strength.
Parents who love Cristopher also love
Nicknames
- Cris
- Chris
- Topher
Honouring a Cristopher in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Cristopher is about 1 in 27.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek, Spanish.
In France: #1,000 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Cristopher
- Cristopher Toselli (born 1988)Chilean footballer
- Cristopher Meléndez (born 1997)Honduran footballer
- Cristopher Núñez (born 1997)Costarican footballer
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