Kristof Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Kristof means 'bearer of Christ' in Greek.
Meaning of the Name Kristof
Kristof is a variant of the name Christopher, which means 'bearer of Christ' in Greek. It is derived from the combination of 'Kristos', meaning 'Christ', and 'phoros', meaning 'to bear'. The name Christopher has biblical origins and is associated with Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travelers. Kristof is commonly used in Hungary and other European countries.
Popularity of the Name Kristof
The popularity for the name Kristof peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 17 births, which ranked number 10,794 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Kristof had the most male births in 2001 with 17, which ranked number 4,475 out of 12,305 male names. The number of births for the name Kristof has declined sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among males, Kristof has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kristof
- 20 Year Trend of Kristof: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Kristof: -100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kristof: -100.00%
Popularity of Kristof by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kristof. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kristof in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kristof is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kristof
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