Christorpher
Bearer of Christ or follower of Christ.
Name Census estimates that about 164 living Americans carry the first name Christorpher. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Christorpher today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Christorpher births was 1981 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Christorpher. 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
164
~ 1 in 2,089,965 Americans
Peak year
1981
14 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1990 SSA rank
#7,334
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Christorpher: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Christorpher from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 75 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Christorpher 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 Christorpher 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 Christorpher
The name Christorpher has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. The name is derived from the Greek words "Christos" meaning "Christ" and "phero" meaning "to bear." It was initially used to refer to someone who bore or carried the name of Christ.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Christorpher was popular among the followers of the faith. It is believed to have been used as a symbolic representation of one's devotion to Christ and the Christian teachings. The name can be found in some early Christian texts and records, although the exact date of its first usage is uncertain.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Christorpher is found in the story of St. Christopher, a legendary figure from the 3rd century AD. According to the legend, St. Christopher was a man of great stature who carried a child across a river, only to later discover that the child was Christ himself. This story has contributed significantly to the popularity of the name throughout history.
Over the centuries, the name Christorpher has been popular among various cultures and regions. Notable historical figures who bore this name include Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), the Italian explorer credited with the European discovery of the Americas. Another famous Christopher is Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593), an English playwright and poet who was a contemporary of William Shakespeare.
In the realm of science, Christopher Wren (1632-1723) was a renowned English architect and astronomer who designed numerous buildings, including St. Paul's Cathedral in London. Christopher Isherwood (1904-1986) was an English novelist known for works like "Goodbye to Berlin" and "A Single Man."
Additionally, Christopher Reeve (1952-2004) was an American actor best known for his portrayal of Superman in the popular film series. His advocacy for spinal cord research after a life-altering injury brought tremendous awareness to the cause.
While the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have varied across different cultures and time periods, its underlying meaning and connection to Christ have remained consistent throughout its long history.
People
Christorpher + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Christorpher 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
Christorpher: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Christorpher?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 164 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Christorpher 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 2,089,965 US residents.
Is Christorpher a common name?
We classify Christorpher as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 176 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Christorpher most popular?
The single biggest year for Christorpher was 1981, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Christorpher is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Christorpher a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Christorpher 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.