Kristopher Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Greek name 'Christophoros', meaning 'bearer of Christ'.
Meaning of the Name Kristopher
'Kristopher' is a variant spelling of the name 'Christopher'. It is derived from the Greek name 'Christophoros' meaning 'bearer of Christ'. The name gained popularity in the Christian world due to Saint Christopher, who is believed to have carried the baby Jesus across a river. 'Kristopher' is commonly used in English-speaking countries and has biblical origins.
Popularity of the Name Kristopher
The popularity for the name Kristopher peaked in popularity in the year 1978 with 2,525 births, which ranked number 219 out of 16,628 unique names for that year. Kristopher had the most female births in 1985 with 28, which ranked number 3,170 out of 12,504 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1978 with 2,525, which ranked number 104 out of 6,763 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kristopher has declined sharply over the last ten years from 527 births to 219 births, a decline of -58.44%. Among males, Kristopher has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 527 births to 219 births, a decline of -58.44%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kristopher
- 20 Year Trend of Kristopher: -73.84%
- 10 Year Trend of Kristopher: -58.44%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kristopher: -58.44%
Popularity of Kristopher by State
For males, Kristopher was most popular in Southeastern states with 67 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 25 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kristopher. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 9 | 513 | < 5 | N/A |
| AR | 7 | 423 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 5 | 911 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 25 | 911 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 11 | 1102 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 11 | 804 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 6 | 1150 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 6 | 837 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 8 | 483 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 8 | 814 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 5 | 862 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 6 | 1125 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 10 | 788 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 9 | 688 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 24 | 969 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 6 | 951 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kristopher
- Total Births of Kristopher: 201 (-8.41%)
- Male Births of Kristopher: 201 (-8.41%)
Given the downward trend of Kristopher over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.41% decrease in total births, for a total of 201 births in 2024. Male births for Kristopher have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 201 male births in 2024, a decrease of -8.41%.