Kristopher
How to say it: KRIS-tuh-fer · /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Variant of Christopher, from Greek 'Khristophoros' meaning 'bearing Christ' (Khristos + pherein = to carry).
Kristopher was the 71st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 172 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 | 172 |
| 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, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Popularity peaked for Kristopher in the 1980s and has thinned since. Now far below that high, further decline looks likely ahead.
What goes with it
Crisp and breathy with a strong quality that travels well and a saintly heritage. Alexander and Nicholas share its classic style.
Parents who love Kristopher also love
Nicknames
- Kris
- Kit
Honouring a Kristopher in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kristopher is about 1 in 27.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek.
In France: #1,000 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Kristopher
- Kristopher Turner (born 1980)Canadian actor
- Kristopher Vida (born 1995)Hungarian association football player
- Kristopher Schau (born 1970)Norwegian musician and comedian
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