Christohper
Bearer of Christ, derived from Greek "Christophoros".
Name Census estimates that about 399 living Americans carry the first name Christohper. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Christohper today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Christohper births was 1983 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Christohper. 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
399
~ 1 in 859,033 Americans
Peak year
1983
30 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
2008 SSA rank
#10,056
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Christohper: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Christohper from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 193 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Christohper 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 Christohper during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Christohpers live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Christohper, while Tennessee, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Christohper
The given name Christopher has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek words "Christos" meaning "Christ" and "phero" meaning "to bear" or "to carry." Thus, the name Christopher literally translates to "bearer of Christ."
This name was initially adopted by early Christians, as it signified the belief that a person bearing this name would carry the teachings and values of Christ. The earliest recorded use of the name Christopher can be traced back to the 3rd century, when it appeared in various religious texts and hagiographies.
One of the earliest and most famous historical references to the name Christopher is the legend of Saint Christopher, a 3rd-century martyr. According to the legend, Christopher was a towering figure who carried travelers across a river, only to later discover that one of the travelers was the Christ child, whose weight grew heavier as he carried him. This legend contributed to the widespread popularity of the name among Christians.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Christopher. One of the earliest recorded Christophers was Christopher Moro (c. 652-c. 727), a Greek monk and scholar who played a significant role in the transmission of ancient Greek literature to the Western world.
Another prominent figure was Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), the Italian explorer who is credited with the European discovery of the Americas in 1492. His voyage not only reshaped the world map but also had a profound impact on the spread of Christianity to the New World.
In the realm of literature, Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593) was an English playwright, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan era, renowned for his contributions to the English Renaissance theater, including his famous plays "Doctor Faustus" and "The Jew of Malta."
The name Christopher also graced notable figures in the field of science and mathematics. Christopher Wren (1632-1723) was an English architect, mathematician, and scientist, best known for designing many iconic buildings in London, including St. Paul's Cathedral.
Another influential figure was Christopher Polhem (1661-1751), a Swedish scientist, inventor, and industrialist who played a crucial role in the industrialization of Sweden and made significant contributions to the development of mechanical engineering.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Christopher, a name that has carried the legacy of faith, exploration, and intellectual pursuits across various cultures and eras.
People
Christohper + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Christohper 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
Christohper: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Christohper?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 399 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Christohper 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 859,033 US residents.
Is Christohper a common name?
We classify Christohper as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 423 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Christohper most popular?
The single biggest year for Christohper was 1983, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Christohper is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Christohper a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Christohper 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.
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.