Kristoff Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scandinavian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Kristoff means 'follower of Christ' and is of Scandinavian origin.
Meaning of the Name Kristoff
Kristoff is a Scandinavian name that is derived from the Old Norse name Kristfr, which means 'follower of Christ'. It is a combination of the elements 'kristr', meaning 'Christ', and 'fróðr', meaning 'wise'. The name has a strong Christian connotation and is often associated with strength, loyalty, and devotion. Kristoff is a popular name in Norway and other Scandinavian countries.
Popularity of the Name Kristoff
The popularity for the name Kristoff peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 41 births, which ranked number 6,563 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Kristoff had the most male births in 2015 with 41, which ranked number 2,861 out of 14,054 male names. The number of births for the name Kristoff has increased sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 22 births, an increase of 100.00%. Among males, Kristoff has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 22 births, an increase of 100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kristoff
- 20 Year Trend of Kristoff: 10.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Kristoff: 100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kristoff: 100.00%
Popularity of Kristoff by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kristoff. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kristoff in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kristoff is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kristoff
- Total Births of Kristoff: 24 (7.18%)
- Male Births of Kristoff: 24 (7.18%)
Given the upward trend of Kristoff over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.18% increase in total births, for a total of 24 births in 2024. Male births for Kristoff have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 24 male births in 2024, an increase of 7.18%.