Christo Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Bearer of Christ
Meaning of the Name Christo
Christo is a variant form of the name Christopher, which is derived from the Greek name Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ' or 'Christ-bearer'. It is a combination of the Greek words 'christos' meaning 'Christ' and 'phero' meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. The name Christopher became popular due to the martyr Saint Christopher, who was believed to have carried the baby Jesus across a river. Christo is commonly used as a masculine given name in various European countries.
Popularity of the Name Christo
The popularity for the name Christo peaked in popularity in the year 1971 with 27 births, which ranked number 4,370 out of 13,843 unique names for that year. Christo had the most male births in 1971 with 27, which ranked number 1,706 out of 5,654 male names. The number of births for the name Christo has declined over the last ten years from 10 births to 9 births, a decline of -10.00%. Among males, Christo has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 9 births, a decline of -10.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Christo
- 20 Year Trend of Christo: -10.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Christo: -10.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Christo: -10.00%
Popularity of Christo by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Christo. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Christo in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Christo is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Christo
- Total Births of Christo: 9 (-1.05%)
- Male Births of Christo: 9 (-1.05%)
Given the downward trend of Christo over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.05% decrease in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. Male births for Christo have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 9 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.05%.