Chrisotpher
Bearer of Christ, derived from the Greek "Christophoros".
Name Census estimates that about 103 living Americans carry the first name Chrisotpher. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chrisotpher today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chrisotpher births was 1990 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chrisotpher. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
103
~ 1 in 3,327,712 Americans
Peak year
1990
16 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1995 SSA rank
#6,001
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Chrisotpher: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chrisotpher from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 56 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Chrisotpher remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chrisotpher by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chrisotpher during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Chrisotphers live
Origin
Meaning and history of Chrisotpher
The name Christopher has its origins in the Greek language, derived from the words "Christos" meaning "Christ" and "phero" meaning "to bear". It literally translates to "Christ-bearer" or "one who bears Christ". This name can be traced back to the early Christian era, around the 1st century AD.
The name Christopher gained popularity in the early days of Christianity as it was associated with the legendary figure of Saint Christopher, a martyr revered for his unwavering faith and devotion to Christ. According to tradition, Saint Christopher was a tall and strong man who assisted travelers in crossing a treacherous river. One day, he encountered a child who revealed himself to be the Christ child, and the weight of the world was upon his shoulders.
The earliest recorded use of the name Christopher dates back to the 3rd century AD, found in various Christian texts and records. Over time, the name spread throughout Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian influence, such as Italy, France, and England.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Christopher. One of the most famous was Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, leading to the European exploration and colonization of the Americas. His birth and death years were 1451-1506.
Another prominent figure was Christopher Marlowe, an English playwright, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan era, known for works like "The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus" and "Edward II". He lived from 1564 to 1593.
In the realm of science, Christopher Wren, an English architect, and mathematician, is renowned for his contributions to the rebuilding of London after the Great Fire of 1666, including the design of St. Paul's Cathedral. He lived from 1632 to 1723.
Christopher Reeve, an American actor best known for his portrayal of Superman in the iconic film series, was also a prominent figure. He lived from 1952 to 2004 and was an advocate for spinal cord injury research after becoming quadriplegic due to a horseback riding accident.
Lastly, Christopher Nolan, the acclaimed British-American film director, and screenwriter, has made a lasting impact on modern cinema with his critically acclaimed works such as "The Dark Knight" trilogy, "Inception", and "Interstellar". He was born in 1970 and continues to be an influential figure in the film industry.
People
Chrisotpher + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chrisotpher as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chrisotpher: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chrisotpher?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 103 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chrisotpher going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,327,712 US residents.
Is Chrisotpher a common name?
We classify Chrisotpher as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 108 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chrisotpher most popular?
The single biggest year for Chrisotpher was 1990, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chrisotpher is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chrisotpher in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chrisotpher a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chrisotpher in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Chrisotpher still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chrisotpher in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chrisotpher can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Chrisotpher?
You can see how many people have the name Chrisotpher on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.