Cristopher Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Cristopher means 'bearer of Christ'.
Meaning of the Name Cristopher
Cristopher is a variant spelling of the name Christopher, which is derived from the Greek name Χριστοφορος (Christophoros) meaning 'bearer of Christ'. It is composed of the elements χριστος (Christos) meaning 'Christ' and φερω (phero) meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. The name has its origins in Christianity and is associated with the patron saint of travelers and children, Saint Christopher.
Popularity of the Name Cristopher
The popularity for the name Cristopher peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 576 births, which ranked number 1,010 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Cristopher had the most male births in 2007 with 576, which ranked number 470 out of 14,393 male names. The number of births for the name Cristopher has declined sharply over the last ten years from 289 births to 149 births, a decline of -48.44%. Among males, Cristopher has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 289 births to 149 births, a decline of -48.44%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cristopher
- 20 Year Trend of Cristopher: -51.31%
- 10 Year Trend of Cristopher: -48.44%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Cristopher: -48.44%
Popularity of Cristopher by State
For males, Cristopher was most popular in Western states with 29 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 29 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Cristopher. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 29 | 828 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 15 | 906 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 6 | 1125 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 11 | 610 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 13 | 927 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 20 | 1096 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 5 | 1074 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Cristopher
- Total Births of Cristopher: 139 (-6.41%)
- Male Births of Cristopher: 139 (-6.41%)
Given the downward trend of Cristopher over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.41% decrease in total births, for a total of 139 births in 2024. Male births for Cristopher have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 139 male births in 2024, a decrease of -6.41%.