Christopher
Christopher is a Greek name meaning 'bearer of Christ' or 'Christ-bearer,' derived from the legendary Saint Christopher who carried the Christ child across a river. It has been a prominent Christian name throughout history, symbolizing faith, protection, and strength.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 4,599. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 13,027
- 2012: 11,921
- 2013: 10,878
- 2014: 10,390
- 2015: 9,853
- 2016: 9,106
- 2017: 8,319
- 2018: 7,341
- 2019: 7,022
- 2020: 6,216
- 2021: 5,863
- 2022: 5,589
- 2023: 5,198
- 2024: 5,082
- 2025: 4,748
- 2026 (projected): 4,599
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Strong historical and religious significance
- •Offers many versatile nickname options for different life stages
- •Translates well across many cultures with variations like Christophe, Cristóbal, and Krzysztof
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
2,069,596
Total births since 1880
1984
Peak year
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