Christophe
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #405 in 1955
0 babies were named Christophe in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1929–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryChristophe first shows up in US birth records in 1929, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 96 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1955, when it reached #405.
About the name Christophe
Christophe is a boy name of French and Greek origin. It has 10 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-phe”. US birth records list Christophe for boys from 1929 to 2024, in 79 of those 96 years. Its best year was 1955, when it ranked #405 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:French namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 4.6 | 217,391 boys |
| 1940s | 11 | 91,659 boys |
| 1950s | 117 | 8,577 boys |
| 1960s | 32 | 31,046 boys |
| 1970s | 25 | 40,717 boys |
| 1980s | 20 | 49,875 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 75,301 boys |
| 2000s | 7.4 | 135,870 boys |
| 2010s | 4.4 | 226,757 boys |
| 2020s | 3.8 | 261,780 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Christophe
What is the origin of the name Christophe?
Christophe has French, Greek roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Christophe a boy or girl name?
Christophe is a boy name.
How popular is the name Christophe?
Christophe is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #405 in 1955.