Krystofer
A boy's name of Greek origin with 169 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 169 Americans have ever been named Krystofer. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and peaked modestly at 13 births in 1995 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Krystofer is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Krystofer is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, a creative spelling of Christopher — from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearing Christ' or 'Christ-bearer.'
Christopher has been one of history's most widely used names — explorers, saints, and cultural icons alike. Krystofer strips away convention and rebuilds the name from the ground up phonetically, producing something that sounds exactly like Christopher but looks entirely different.
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Krystofer first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1987. First appearing in the 1980s, Krystofer emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Greek classification suggests a path from greek linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Krystofer has 22+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1987.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | #11567 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 69 | #9248 | — |
| 1990s | 76 | #6733 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 18 | #7128 | — |
The Story of Krystofer
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1995, Krystofer is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Krystofer are most likely born between 1987 and 2005.
How rare is Krystofer?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Krystofer is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1987, peaked in the 1990s with 76 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Krystofer by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(22 years, 1987–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | #11567 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9498 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9393 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10185 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10889 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10762 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9224 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8994 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8824 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5465 |
| 1999 | 9 | #6862 |
| 1998 | 7 | #8074 |
| 1997 | 8 | #6986 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4676 |
| 1994 | 10 | #5710 |
| 1993 | 7 | #7247 |
| 1992 | 8 | #6438 |
| 1991 | 5 | #8978 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5623 |
| 1989 | 5 | #8646 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1987–2017