Kristoff
Meaningbearer of Christ · Scandinavian form of Christopher
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,864 in 2015
14 babies were named Kristoff in the US in 2025. It has dropped 444 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1977–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Kristoff you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kristoff, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kristoff would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKristoff first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #2,864.
- TrendKristoff has slipped 444 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningKristoff is a Scandinavian form of Christopher, which means “bearer of Christ”. Our records link it to Greek and Swedish roots.
About the name Kristoff
Kristoff is a boy name of Greek and Swedish origin meaning “bearer of Christ”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-off”. US birth records list Kristoff for boys from 1977 to 2025, in 40 of those 49 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #2,864 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:Greek namesSwedish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 boys |
| 1980s | 1.1 | 892,857 boys |
| 1990s | 7.6 | 131,926 boys |
| 2000s | 6.4 | 155,763 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 93,110 boys |
| 2020s | 10 | 99,834 boys |
Other spellings of Kristoff
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 Kristoff
What does the name Kristoff mean?
Kristoff means “bearer of Christ” in Scandinavian, as a form of Christopher.
What is the origin of the name Kristoff?
Kristoff has Greek, Swedish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Kristoff a boy or girl name?
Kristoff is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kristoff?
Kristoff ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#2,864).