Christopherjame
A masculine name formed from the combination of Christopher and James, meaning "carrier of Christ" and "supplanter".
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the first name Christopherjame. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Christopherjame today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Christopherjame births was 1998 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Christopherjame. 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
112
~ 1 in 3,060,307 Americans
Peak year
1998
12 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,155
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Christopherjame: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Christopherjame from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 39 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Christopherjame 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 Christopherjame during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Christopherjame
The given name Christopherjame is a compound name derived from two distinct origins. The first part, Christopher, has its roots in the Greek language and translates to "Christ-bearer" or "bearer of Christ." It originated during the early Christian era, likely around the 3rd or 4th century AD, when the veneration of saints and martyrs became widespread.
The second part, Jame, is believed to be a variation of the Hebrew name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." This name has biblical origins, tracing back to the Old Testament character of Jacob, the son of Isaac and Rebecca, and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel.
While the combination of these two names into a single compound name is relatively modern, there are historical references to individuals bearing each component separately. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Christopher can be found in the hagiography of Saint Christopher, a 3rd-century Christian martyr venerated in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican traditions.
Another notable figure with the name Christopher is Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), the Italian explorer renowned for his voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, leading to the European discovery of the Americas in 1492. His name, which means "Christ-bearer," was seen as a symbolic representation of his role in spreading Christianity to the New World.
As for the name Jame, one of the earliest and most prominent individuals to bear it was James, the brother of Jesus Christ, who is referred to in the New Testament as James the Just. He is considered an important figure in early Christianity and is venerated as a saint by various Christian denominations.
Throughout history, several other notable individuals have carried the name Christopher or Jame as part of their given names. These include Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593), an English playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era, and James Cook (1728-1779), the British explorer and navigator who made significant contributions to the exploration of the Pacific Ocean.
Another famous bearer of the name Christopher was Christopher Wren (1632-1723), the renowned English architect responsible for the design of numerous buildings, including the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral in London. In the realm of literature, James Joyce (1882-1941), the Irish novelist and poet, is celebrated for his groundbreaking works, including "Ulysses" and "Finnegans Wake."
While the compound name Christopherjame is relatively uncommon, it serves as a unique amalgamation of two distinct cultural and linguistic traditions, each with its own rich history and significance.
People
Christopherjame + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Christopherjame as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
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FAQ
Christopherjame: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Christopherjame?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 112 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Christopherjame 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 3,060,307 US residents.
Is Christopherjame a common name?
We classify Christopherjame as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 114 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Christopherjame most popular?
The single biggest year for Christopherjame was 1998, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Christopherjame is about 23 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 Christopherjame in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Christopherjame a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Christopherjame 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 Christopherjame still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Christopherjame 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 Christopherjame 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 have Christopherjame as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.