Christofer
Meaningbearing Christ · Scandinavian form of Christopher
- US rank
- #4,539
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,042 in 1984
22 babies were named Christofer in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,121 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1951–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Christofer you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 77,519 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Christofer, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Christofer would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChristofer first shows up in US birth records in 1951, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 74 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1984, when it ranked #1,042. Today it's #4,539, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowChristofer was 3.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 23,095 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 77,519.
- TrendChristofer has slipped 1,121 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,539. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningChristofer is a Scandinavian form of Christopher, which means “bearing Christ”. Our records link it to German and Greek roots.
About the name Christofer
Christofer is a boy name of German and Greek origin meaning “bearing Christ”. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-fer”. US birth records list Christofer for boys from 1951 to 2025, in 75 of those 75 years. Its best year was 1984, when it ranked #1,042 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,539, with 22 babies.
Origin:German namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.0 | 248,619 boys |
| 1960s | 8.8 | 114,155 boys |
| 1970s | 30 | 33,659 boys |
| 1980s | 34 | 29,265 boys |
| 1990s | 40 | 24,845 boys |
| 2000s | 50 | 19,869 boys |
| 2010s | 29 | 34,686 boys |
| 2020s | 15 | 66,007 boys |
Other spellings of Christofer
More German boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Axel · father of peace
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Unisex name: Charlie · free man
Questions about the name Christofer
What does the name Christofer mean?
Christofer means “bearing Christ” in Scandinavian, as a form of Christopher.
What is the origin of the name Christofer?
Christofer has German, Greek roots in our records. Other German names include Liam, Miles, Axel.
Is Christofer a boy or girl name?
Christofer is a boy name.
How popular is the name Christofer?
Christofer ranked #4,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 1984 (#1,042).