Kristoher
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "Bearer of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Kristoher. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kristoher today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kristoher births was 1985 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kristoher. 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 Kristoher. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1985
7 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
1985 SSA rank
#5,485
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Kristoher: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kristoher 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 Kristoher 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kristoher
The name Kristoher is derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (Christophoros), meaning "bearing Christ" or "Christ-bearer". The first part of the name, "Christ", refers to Jesus Christ, while the second part, "phoros", means "bearer" or "carrier". This name was widely used in the early Christian era and was often given to devout believers who were considered spiritual bearers of Christ's teachings.
In its original Greek form, the name was Christophoros, but over time it underwent various phonetic changes and spelling variations as it spread across different regions and cultures. It was adapted into Latin as Christophorus and later evolved into the Old English form Cristofor, which eventually became Christopher in English and Kristoher in other languages.
One of the earliest recorded references to this name can be found in the apocryphal "Acts of St. Christopher", a medieval legend that dates back to the 6th or 7th century. This narrative depicts St. Christopher as a tall and formidable figure who carried a child across a treacherous river, only to discover later that the child was the Christ child himself. This allegory symbolized the spiritual journey of bearing Christ's teachings and burdens.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kristoher or its variations:
1. St. Christopher (3rd century AD), a Christian martyr and patron saint of travelers, whose legend is widely known in Christianity.
2. Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), the Italian explorer who is credited with the discovery of the Americas in 1492.
3. Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593), an English playwright, poet, and translator who was a contemporary of William Shakespeare.
4. Christopher Wren (1632-1723), a renowned English architect who designed many iconic buildings, including St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
5. Christopher Nolan (born 1970), a British-American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for movies like "Inception", "Interstellar", and "The Dark Knight" trilogy.
Over the centuries, the name Kristoher has maintained its religious and cultural significance, particularly in Christian communities. It has been a popular choice for parents seeking a name with deep historical roots and a connection to the Christian faith.
People
Kristoher + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kristoher 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
Kristoher: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kristoher?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kristoher 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Kristoher a common name?
We classify Kristoher as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kristoher most popular?
The single biggest year for Kristoher was 1985, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kristoher 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 Kristoher in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kristoher a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kristoher 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 Kristoher still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kristoher 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 Kristoher 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 Americans are named Kristoher?
See how many people share the name Kristoher on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.