Kirstopher
A masculine name of English origin meaning "bearer of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Kirstopher. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kirstopher today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kirstopher births was 1985 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kirstopher. 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 Kirstopher. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1985
6 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
1985 SSA rank
#6,193
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Kirstopher: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kirstopher 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 Kirstopher during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kirstopher
The name Kirstopher is a modernized spelling variation of the masculine given name Christopher, which has its origins in the Greek language. The name is derived from the Greek words "Christos" meaning "Christ" and "phero" meaning "to bear or carry." This combination forms the meaning "bearer of Christ" or "Christ-bearer."
In ancient times, the name Christopher gained popularity due to its association with the legendary figure of Saint Christopher, a Christian martyr revered for his strength and compassion. According to tradition, Saint Christopher was a tall and robust man who carried travelers across a treacherous river. One day, he encountered a child who revealed himself as the Christ Child, symbolizing the weight of the world's sins that Christopher figuratively bore.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Christopher date back to the 3rd century AD, with references found in ancient Christian texts and hagiographies (biographies of saints). In the Middle Ages, the name gained widespread use across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian influences.
Notable historical figures with the name Kirstopher include Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer who is credited with the "discovery" of the Americas in 1492. Another prominent individual was Christopher Marlowe, an English playwright, poet, and translator who lived from 1564 to 1593 and was a contemporary of William Shakespeare.
In the realm of science, Christopher Wren, an English architect, astronomer, and mathematician (1632-1723), left an indelible mark with his architectural masterpieces, including the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral in London. Christopher Plantin (1520-1589) was a renowned Renaissance printer and typographer from France who established one of the most prominent printing houses in Europe.
In the modern era, Christopher Reeve (1952-2004) gained fame as an American actor best known for his portrayal of the iconic superhero Superman in the late 20th century films. His advocacy for spinal cord injury research after a life-altering accident also earned him widespread admiration.
While the name Kirstopher is a less common spelling variation, it carries the rich history and significance associated with the traditional form, Christopher, reflecting its enduring influence across cultures and time periods.
People
Kirstopher + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kirstopher as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kirstopher: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kirstopher?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kirstopher 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 Kirstopher a common name?
We classify Kirstopher 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 Kirstopher most popular?
The single biggest year for Kirstopher was 1985, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kirstopher is about 39 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 Kirstopher in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kirstopher a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kirstopher 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 Kirstopher still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kirstopher 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 Kirstopher 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 the name Kirstopher?
Find out how many Americans are named Kirstopher on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.