Christobal
Meaningbearer of Christ · Spanish form of Christopher
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,153 in 1952
7 babies were named Christobal in the US in 2025. It has climbed 891 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1922–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Christobal you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Christobal, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Christobal would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChristobal first shows up in US birth records in 1922, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 103 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1952, when it ranked #2,153. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowChristobal was 2.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 98,039 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 243,902.
- TrendChristobal has climbed 891 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningChristobal is a Spanish form of Christopher, which means “bearer of Christ”.
About the name Christobal
Christobal is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “bearer of Christ”. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-bal”. US birth records list Christobal for boys from 1922 to 2025, in 86 of those 104 years. Its best year was 1952, when it ranked #2,153 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.7 | 588,235 boys |
| 1930s | 3.9 | 254,453 boys |
| 1940s | 1.6 | 621,118 boys |
| 1950s | 3.9 | 256,410 boys |
| 1960s | 5.3 | 190,114 boys |
| 1970s | 7.1 | 141,243 boys |
| 1980s | 5.1 | 196,078 boys |
| 1990s | 3.9 | 255,102 boys |
| 2000s | 6.5 | 152,905 boys |
| 2010s | 3.8 | 263,158 boys |
| 2020s | 3.9 | 253,165 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Christobal
What does the name Christobal mean?
Christobal means “bearer of Christ” in Spanish, as a form of Christopher.
What is the origin of the name Christobal?
Christobal has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Christobal a boy or girl name?
Christobal is a boy name.
How popular is the name Christobal?
Christobal ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1952 (#2,153).