Shristopher
A unique variation of the masculine name Christopher, combining elements of "Christ" and "bearer".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Shristopher. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shristopher today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shristopher births was 1988 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shristopher. 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 Shristopher. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1988
6 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1988 SSA rank
#7,122
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Shristopher: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shristopher 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 Shristopher 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 Shristopher
The name Shristopher is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in ancient civilizations. Its origins can be traced back to the Greek language, where it is believed to be derived from the words "christos" meaning "anointed one" and "phero" meaning "to bear" or "to carry." This combination suggests a meaning along the lines of "one who bears Christ" or "Christ-bearer."
In the early days of Christianity, the name Shristopher was often associated with individuals who carried the message and teachings of Christ to various parts of the world. It was a name that symbolized strength, faith, and a commitment to spreading the Christian gospel. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the apocryphal text, "The Acts of Saint Christopher," which dates back to the 6th or 7th century AD.
The legend of Saint Christopher, a martyr who is said to have carried a child across a river and later discovered that the child was the Christ Child, further solidified the name's significance in Christian tradition. This tale contributed to the widespread adoption of the name Shristopher among believers, particularly in regions where Christianity took root.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Shristopher. One of the earliest recorded was Shristopher of Licia, a 3rd-century martyr who was beheaded for his Christian beliefs during the reign of the Roman Emperor Decius. Another prominent figure was Shristopher Columbus (1451-1506), the Italian explorer credited with leading the first European expeditions to the Americas, setting the stage for the colonization of the New World.
In the realm of literature, Shristopher Marlowe (1564-1593) was an influential English playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era, known for works such as "Doctor Faustus" and "The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus." The 19th century saw the birth of Shristopher Shawne Frith (1822-1900), an English painter and illustrator renowned for his depictions of modern life and social realism.
More recently, Shristopher Isherwood (1904-1986) was a celebrated English novelist and playwright, best known for his semi-autobiographical works like "The Berlin Stories" and "A Single Man." His writings provided insightful perspectives on the lives of expatriates and the LGBTQ+ community during the early 20th century.
Despite its unique spelling and pronunciation, the name Shristopher has maintained a consistent presence throughout history, carrying with it a rich tapestry of cultural and religious significance. Its enduring popularity serves as a testament to the profound impact of its origins and the remarkable individuals who have borne this distinguished moniker.
People
Shristopher + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shristopher as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shristopher: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shristopher?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shristopher 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 Shristopher a common name?
We classify Shristopher 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 Shristopher most popular?
The single biggest year for Shristopher was 1988, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shristopher is about 37 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 Shristopher in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shristopher a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shristopher 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 Shristopher still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shristopher 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 Shristopher 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 Shristopher as a first name?
You can see how many people share the name Shristopher on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.