Christopheranth
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "bearer of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Christopheranth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Christopheranth today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Christopheranth births was 2002 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Christopheranth. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Christopheranth. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2002
6 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#9,583
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Christopheranth: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Christopheranth 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 Christopheranth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Christopheranth
The name Christopheranth is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans across multiple cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, where the name is derived from the combination of two words: "Christos" meaning "anointed one" and "pheran" meaning "to bear" or "to carry." Together, these words form the name "Christopheranth," which loosely translates to "the one who carries Christ."
In the early days of Christianity, the name held significant religious connotations, as it was associated with the legend of St. Christopher, a martyr who is believed to have carried the Christ child across a treacherous river. This connection to the Christian faith likely contributed to the name's widespread adoption throughout Europe during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Christopheranth can be found in the Codex Aureus, a 9th-century illuminated manuscript from the Carolingian era. In this text, a monk by the name of Christopheranth is mentioned as a scribe and illuminator, demonstrating the name's usage during this time period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Christopheranth. One such figure was Christopheranth of Amalfi, a 12th-century Italian explorer and navigator who is credited with introducing the use of the compass to European seafarers (1090-1154). Another prominent bearer of the name was Christopheranth of Trier, a 14th-century German philosopher and theologian whose writings on scholasticism were highly influential in his time (1300-1378).
In the realm of literature, the name Christopheranth is associated with the fictional character of Christopheranth Wren, a protagonist in the 16th-century English novel "The Unfortunate Traveller" by Thomas Nashe (1567-1601). This character's adventures and misfortunes served as a commentary on the societal issues of the time.
Moving into the Renaissance period, we find Christopheranth de Beaumont, a 16th-century French architect and engineer who played a significant role in the design and construction of several notable structures, including the Château de Chambord (1516-1584). His contributions to the architectural landscape of France during this era were significant.
Lastly, in the realm of music, we have Christopheranth Gluck, an 18th-century German composer who is renowned for his operas and his role in the development of the "reform" opera movement (1714-1787). His works, such as "Orfeo ed Euridice" and "Alceste," are considered masterpieces of the operatic genre and have had a lasting impact on the world of classical music.
People
Christopheranth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Christopheranth 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
Christopheranth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Christopheranth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Christopheranth 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Christopheranth a common name?
We classify Christopheranth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Christopheranth most popular?
The single biggest year for Christopheranth was 2002, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Christopheranth is about 24 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 Christopheranth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Christopheranth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Christopheranth 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 Christopheranth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Christopheranth 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 Christopheranth 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 many people share the name Christopheranth?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.