Cristoval
Meaningbearer of Christ · Spanish form of Christopher
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,256 in 1980
5 babies were named Cristoval in the US in 2025. It has climbed 14 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1921–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Cristoval you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cristoval, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cristoval would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCristoval first shows up in US birth records in 1921, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 104 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1980, when it ranked #3,256. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCristoval was 3.5× 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 344,828.
- MeaningCristoval is a Spanish form of Christopher, which means “bearer of Christ”. Our records link it to Greek and Spanish roots.
About the name Cristoval
Cristoval 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 “-val”. US birth records list Cristoval for boys from 1921 to 2025, in 48 of those 105 years. Its best year was 1980, when it ranked #3,256 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Greek namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 boys |
| 1960s | 0.9 | 1,098,901 boys |
| 1970s | 2.9 | 346,021 boys |
| 1980s | 3.8 | 260,417 boys |
| 1990s | 5.6 | 176,991 boys |
| 2000s | 6.4 | 156,740 boys |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 370,370 boys |
| 2020s | 1.0 | 1,034,483 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 Cristoval
What does the name Cristoval mean?
Cristoval means “bearer of Christ” in Spanish, as a form of Christopher.
What is the origin of the name Cristoval?
Cristoval has Greek, Spanish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Cristoval a boy or girl name?
Cristoval is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cristoval?
Cristoval ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1980 (#3,256).