Christofer Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Christofer means 'bearing Christ' and is a variation of the name Christopher.
Meaning of the Name Christofer
Christofer is derived from the combination of the names Chris and Christopher. The name Chris is a short form of Christopher, which comes from the Greek name Christophoros meaning 'bearing Christ'. Christopher has biblical origins and is associated with Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travelers. The name signifies a person who carries Christ's burden. Christofer is a variation of Christopher and Chris, and shares the same meaning and origins.
Popularity of the Name Christofer
The popularity for the name Christofer peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 136 births, which ranked number 2,917 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Christofer had the most male births in 2007 with 136, which ranked number 1,283 out of 14,393 male names. The number of births for the name Christofer has declined sharply over the last ten years from 82 births to 27 births, a decline of -67.07%. Among males, Christofer has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 82 births to 27 births, a decline of -67.07%.
Nationwide Popularity of Christofer
- 20 Year Trend of Christofer: -65.82%
- 10 Year Trend of Christofer: -67.07%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Christofer: -67.07%
Popularity of Christofer by State
For males, Christofer was most popular in Southwestern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Christofer. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 | 2125 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Christofer
- Total Births of Christofer: 24 (-10.51%)
- Male Births of Christofer: 24 (-10.51%)
Given the downward trend of Christofer over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -10.51% decrease in total births, for a total of 24 births in 2024. Male births for Christofer have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 24 male births in 2024, a decrease of -10.51%.