Khristopher
A boy's name of Greek origin with 2,300 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Khristopher currently holds position #4962. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
Appearing in records from 1964 to 2024, Khristopher has a solid multi-decade track record without being a permanent fixture — it belongs to a specific chapter of American naming.
In the most recent SSA release, Khristopher ranks #4962 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Khristopher is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, a K-spelling variant of Christopher, from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearing Christ' or 'Christ-bearer' — composed of Christos (the anointed one) and phoros (bearer).
With over 2,300 recorded births, Khristopher is a distinctive spelling of one of history's most enduring Christian names. Christopher has been a top-20 boys' name in the U.S. for decades, and Khristopher offers parents that beloved classic in a more unexpected visual form. The K opening gives it a slightly more unique identity while maintaining the same timeless meaning and sound.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Khristopher is rooted in the Greek tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1964 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Khristopher’s 2,300 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Khristopher was #2987 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4962, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 103 | #4842 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 328 | #3442 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 410 | #2705 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 538 | #1764 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 490 | #1448 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 374 | #1563 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 57 | #2962 | — |
The Story of Khristopher
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1991, Khristopher is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Khristopher are most likely born between 1981 and 2001.
How rare is Khristopher?
Only about 1 in every 180,000 babies born in 2024 was named Khristopher — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1964, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 538 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Khristopher by the numbers
- Would fill 48 school buses
- Meeting one Khristopher per day would take 6.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(61 years, 1964–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20 | #4962 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5357 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4943 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4858 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4089 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4182 |
| 2018 | 32 | #3484 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4043 |
| 2016 | 33 | #3400 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3745 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3340 |
| 2013 | 40 | #2872 |
| 2012 | 37 | #3084 |
| 2011 | 35 | #3212 |
| 2010 | 38 | #3053 |
| 2009 | 49 | #2576 |
| 2008 | 44 | #2771 |
| 2007 | 46 | #2672 |
| 2006 | 49 | #2497 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3577 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1964–2024