Christophr
A boy's name of Greek origin with 404 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 10 letters and two syllables, Christophr is a longer name that carries presence on a page and formality in full, while likely inviting a natural nickname in daily life. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1957, with 404 total recorded births.
Christophr is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Christophr is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Christophr is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, an abbreviated spelling of Christopher, from the Greek Christophoros meaning 'bearer of Christ,' from Christos (Christ) and phero (to carry).
Christopher has ranked among the top American boys' names for most of the twentieth century. Christophr appears in SSA records as a truncated form — perhaps a data entry variation or a deliberate spelling choice — carrying the same revered name in an abbreviated written form.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Christophr's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Christophr follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Christophr's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Christophr has 29+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1957.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 161 | — |
| 1970s | 171 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 49 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 6 | — |
The Story of Christophr
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1972, Christophr is a Gen X staple. Boys named Christophr are most likely born between 1962 and 1982.
How rare is Christophr?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Christophr is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1957, peaked in the 1970s with 171 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Christophr by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Christophr per day would take 1.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(29 years, 1957–1991)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | #7425 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4719 |
| 1989 | 11 | #4568 |
| 1988 | 11 | #4209 |
| 1987 | 23 | #2409 |
| 1986 | 24 | #2305 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2733 |
| 1984 | 11 | #3741 |
| 1983 | 17 | #2690 |
| 1982 | 16 | #2857 |
| 1981 | 15 | #2920 |
| 1980 | 15 | #2983 |
| 1979 | 13 | #3197 |
| 1978 | 12 | #3241 |
| 1977 | 10 | #3644 |
| 1976 | 10 | #3509 |
| 1975 | 20 | #2219 |
| 1974 | 26 | #1798 |
| 1973 | 18 | #2239 |
| 1972 | 27 | #1685 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Christophr a boy's or girl's name?
When was Christophr most popular?
How popular is the name Christophr?
Explore More
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1957–1991