Cristofer
Meaningbearer of Christ · Spanish form of Christopher
- US rank
- #1,932
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #815 in 2006
80 babies were named Cristofer in the US in 2025. It has dropped 216 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Cristofer you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 21,368 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cristofer, 80 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cristofer would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCristofer first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2006, when it reached #815.
- TrendCristofer has slipped 216 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,932. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningCristofer is a Spanish form of Christopher, which means “bearer of Christ”. Our records link it to Greek and Spanish roots.
About the name Cristofer
Cristofer is a boy name of Greek and Spanish origin meaning “bearer of Christ”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-fer”. US birth records list Cristofer for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 53 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2006, when it ranked #815 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,932, with 80 babies.
Origin:Greek namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.2 | 240,964 boys |
| 1980s | 7.5 | 132,626 boys |
| 1990s | 26 | 38,805 boys |
| 2000s | 98 | 10,246 boys |
| 2010s | 62 | 16,258 boys |
| 2020s | 48 | 20,812 boys |
Other spellings of Cristofer
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 Cristofer
What does the name Cristofer mean?
Cristofer means “bearer of Christ” in Spanish, as a form of Christopher.
What is the origin of the name Cristofer?
Cristofer has Greek, Spanish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Cristofer a boy or girl name?
Cristofer is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cristofer?
Cristofer ranked #1,932 for US boys in 2025, given to 80 babies. Its best year was 2006 (#815).