Christoph Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Christoph means 'Christ-bearer'.
Meaning of the Name Christoph
Christoph is a variant of Christopher, which is derived from the Greek name Khristophoros meaning 'Christ-bearer'. It is composed of the elements 'khristos' meaning 'Christ' and 'pherein' meaning 'to bear or carry'. The name Christopher was popularized by Saint Christopher, the legendary martyr who carried the child Jesus across a river. Christoph is a masculine name with German origins.
Popularity of the Name Christoph
The popularity for the name Christoph peaked in popularity in the year 1969 with 32 births, which ranked number 3,668 out of 12,472 unique names for that year. Christoph had the most male births in 1969 with 32, which ranked number 1,416 out of 5,042 male names. The number of births for the name Christoph has increased sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 11 births, an increase of 37.50%. Among males, Christoph has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 11 births, an increase of 37.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Christoph
- 20 Year Trend of Christoph: -50.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Christoph: 37.50%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Christoph: 37.50%
Popularity of Christoph by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Christoph. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Christoph in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Christoph is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Christoph
- Total Births of Christoph: 11 (3.24%)
- Male Births of Christoph: 11 (3.24%)
Given the upward trend of Christoph over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.24% increase in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. Male births for Christoph have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 11 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.24%.