Krisstopher
A masculine name derived from the Greek name Christophoros, meaning "bearer of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Krisstopher. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Krisstopher today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krisstopher births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krisstopher. 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 Krisstopher. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,192
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Krisstopher: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Krisstopher from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Krisstopher 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 Krisstopher 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 Krisstopher
The given name Krisstopher has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to the ancient times of the Byzantine Empire. It is derived from the Greek words "Christos" meaning "anointed" and "pheros" meaning "bearer." The name essentially translates to "bearer of Christ" or "one who brings Christ."
In the early days of Christianity, the name Krisstopher was primarily used by devout Christian families as a symbolic representation of their faith and devotion to Jesus Christ. It was often bestowed upon children with the hope that they would grow up to be bearers of the Christian faith and spread the teachings of Christ throughout their lives.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Krisstopher can be found in the hagiographies (biographies of saints) of the 4th century AD. Saint Christopher, a legendary figure revered in Christian tradition, is believed to have been a martyr who lived during the 3rd century. The story of Saint Christopher, which means "Christ-bearer" in Greek, has been retold and celebrated throughout the ages, contributing to the popularity of the name.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Krisstopher gained widespread recognition and usage across various European countries, particularly in regions with strong Christian influences. It was embraced by aristocratic families and nobility as a symbol of their piety and allegiance to the Christian faith.
Notable historical figures who bore the name Krisstopher include:
1. Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), the Italian explorer renowned for his voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, leading to the discovery of the Americas.
2. Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593), an English playwright, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan era, known for his influential works such as "Doctor Faustus" and "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus."
3. Christopher Wren (1632-1723), a renowned English architect credited with the design of numerous iconic buildings, including St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
4. Christopher Isherwood (1904-1986), a British-American novelist and playwright, best known for his semi-autobiographical works, including "The Berlin Stories" and "A Single Man."
5. Christopher Plummer (1929-2021), a Canadian actor renowned for his performances on stage, film, and television, including his Academy Award-winning role in the film "Beginners."
These are just a few examples of the many historical figures who have carried the name Krisstopher, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human history.
People
Krisstopher + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Krisstopher 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
Krisstopher: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krisstopher?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krisstopher 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Krisstopher a common name?
We classify Krisstopher as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Krisstopher most popular?
The single biggest year for Krisstopher was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krisstopher is about 22 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 Krisstopher in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Krisstopher a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Krisstopher 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 Krisstopher still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Krisstopher 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 Krisstopher 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 Krisstopher?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.