Krystoffer
A masculine Scandinavian name derived from the Greek "Christophoros" meaning "Christ-bearer".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Krystoffer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Krystoffer today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krystoffer births was 1991 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krystoffer. 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 Krystoffer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1991
5 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#8,979
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Krystoffer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Krystoffer 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 Krystoffer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Krystoffer
The name Krystoffer is a variant spelling of the name Christopher, which is derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (Christóforos). This name is a combination of the Greek words Χριστός (Christós), meaning "Christ," and φέρω (férō), meaning "to bear, to carry." The name literally translates to "Christ-bearer" or "one who carries Christ."
The name Christopher has its origins in the Christian tradition and is associated with the legend of Saint Christopher, a martyr who lived during the 3rd century AD. According to the legend, Saint Christopher was a man of immense size and strength who carried a child across a raging river, only to discover later that the child was the Christ Child, and the burden he carried was the weight of the world.
The earliest recorded use of the name Christopher dates back to the 4th century AD, when it appeared in the Acts of the martyrs of Palestine. The name gained popularity throughout Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly after the legend of Saint Christopher became widely disseminated.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Krystoffer was Krystoffer af Bayern (Christopher of Bavaria), a German prince and Duke of Bavaria-Munich who lived from 1416 to 1448. Another notable bearer of the name was Krystoffer Kolumbus (Christopher Columbus), the Italian explorer who is credited with the "discovery" of the Americas in 1492.
In the 16th century, the name was borne by Krystoffer Marlowe (Christopher Marlowe), the English playwright and poet who lived from 1564 to 1593 and is best known for his plays such as "Doctor Faustus" and "The Jew of Malta."
In the 17th century, Krystoffer Wren (Christopher Wren), the English architect who lived from 1632 to 1723, designed many iconic buildings in London, including St. Paul's Cathedral.
In the 19th century, the name was borne by Krystoffer Latham Sholes (Christopher Latham Sholes), the American inventor who lived from 1819 to 1890 and is credited with the invention of the first commercially successful typewriter.
People
Krystoffer + last name combinations
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Other names starting with K
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FAQ
Krystoffer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krystoffer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krystoffer 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Krystoffer a common name?
We classify Krystoffer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Krystoffer most popular?
The single biggest year for Krystoffer was 1991, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krystoffer is about 34 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 Krystoffer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Krystoffer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Krystoffer 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 Krystoffer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Krystoffer 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 Krystoffer 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 Krystoffer?
Find out how many people share the name Krystoffer on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.