Kristoff

A boy's name of Scandinavian origin with 594 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#5333 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Kristoff is a boy's baby name of Scandinavian origin, a spelling variant of Kristof, the Nordic form of Christopher, from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearing Christ' or 'Christ-bearer.'

Kristoff gained enormous popularity through the character Kristoff in Disney's Frozen (2013) and its sequel — the rugged, reindeer-loving ice harvester who became one of animation's most beloved leading men. The double-f spelling matches the character's name exactly, making it a direct tribute. Beyond the Disney connection, Kristoff carries genuine Scandinavian heritage in a form that's simultaneously traditional and fresh.

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In the American context, Kristoff is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1977–2024). Its Scandinavian roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.

Today, Kristoff is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #5333), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.

At a Glance

594

Total births

Since 1977

2015

Peak

41 births

1977

First recorded

48 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Kristoff climbed 3265 spots in the last 20 years — from #8598 to #5333.

First appeared: 1977Peak: 2015 (41 births)Current: #5333

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kristoff
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	90	#5330	▼
2010s	202	#6115	▲
2000s	128	#6737	▼
1990s	148	#4551	▲
1980s	21	#6210	▲
1970s	5	#6385	—

The Story of Kristoff

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2015, Kristoff is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Kristoff are most likely born between 2005 and 2024.

How rare is Kristoff?

Only about 1 in every 200,000 babies born in 2024 was named Kristoff — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1977, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 202 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Kristoff by the numbers

Would fill 12 school buses
Meeting one Kristoff per day would take 1.6 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(39 years, 1977–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kristoff
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	18	#5333	0
2023	18	#5366	-4 (-18.2%)
2022	22	#4632	+5 (29.4%)
2021	17	#5463	+2 (13.3%)
2020	15	#5858	-2 (-11.8%)
2019	17	#5464	-6 (-26.1%)
2018	23	#4427	-1 (-4.2%)
2017	24	#4280	-3 (-11.1%)
2016	27	#3936	-14 (-34.1%)
2015	41	#2886	+7 (20.6%)
2014	34	#3274	+26 (325.0%)
2013	8	#9289	-3 (-27.3%)
2012	11	#7334	-1 (-8.3%)
2011	12	#6836	+7 (140.0%)
2010	5	#13424	-12 (-70.6%)
2009	17	#5450	+3 (21.4%)
2008	14	#6270	-1 (-6.7%)
2007	15	#5805	+2 (15.4%)
2006	13	#6311	+8 (160.0%)
2005	5	#12524	-3 (-37.5%)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kristoff is primarily a boy's name.

When was Kristoff most popular?

Kristoff reached its peak popularity in 2015 with 41 births that year. It is currently ranked #5333 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Kristoff?

Kristoff is currently ranked #5333 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 594 babies since 1977.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1977–2024