Khrystopher

A boy's name of Greek origin with 42 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Among U.S. boy's names, Khrystopher is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.

With records spanning 1991 to 2013, Khrystopher has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.

Khrystopher is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Khrystopher is a boy's baby name, a variant spelling of Christopher, of Greek origin from Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ' — composed of Christos (anointed) and phoros (bearer).

The 'Kh-' spelling reflects Eastern European or transliterated Ukrainian/Russian phonetic conventions, where the 'kh' sound is standard for the Greek 'chi.' In the American context it creates a distinctive visual variant of one of history's most enduring names.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Khrystopher is rooted in the Greek tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1991 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Khrystopher’s rarity (42 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 1991

1992

Peak year

8 births

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Popularity Over Time

Khrystopher has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.

First appeared: 1991Peak: 1992 (8 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Khrystopher
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	11	#12451	—
2000s	11	#12692	▼
1990s	20	#7475	—

The Story of Khrystopher

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1992, Khrystopher is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Khrystopher are most likely born between 1991 and 2002.

How rare is Khrystopher?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Khrystopher is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 1990s with 20 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(7 years, 1991–2013)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Khrystopher
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2013	6	#11521	+1 (20.0%)
2010	5	#13380	-1 (-16.7%)
2008	6	#11896	+1 (20.0%)
2007	5	#13488	-1 (-16.7%)
1993	6	#8195	-2 (-25.0%)
1992	8	#6424	+2 (33.3%)
1991	6	#7806	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khrystopher a boy's or girl's name?

Khrystopher is primarily a boy's name.

When was Khrystopher most popular?

Khrystopher reached its peak popularity in 1992 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Khrystopher?

Khrystopher is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 42 babies in the U.S. since 1991. Its peak was in 1992.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–2013