Kristopher
Meaningbearer of Christ · English form of Christopher
- US rank
- #1,188
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #104 in 1978
172 babies were named Kristopher in the US in 2025. It has dropped 360 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1947–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Kristopher you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 9,930 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kristopher, 172 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kristopher would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKristopher first shows up in US birth records in 1947, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 78 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1978, when it ranked #104. Today it's #1,188, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKristopher was 5.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 1,923 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 9,930.
- TrendKristopher has slipped 360 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,188. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKristopher is most popular in Arkansas, where it ranks #555, followed by South Carolina (#668) and Louisiana (#672). It's in the top 1,000 in 8 states.
- MeaningKristopher is an English form of Christopher, which means “bearer of Christ”. Our records link it to American and Greek roots.
About the name Kristopher
Kristopher is a boy name of American and Greek origin meaning “bearer of Christ”. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-her”. US birth records list Kristopher for boys from 1947 to 2025, in 79 of those 79 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #104 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,188, with 172 babies.
Origin:American namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 4.3 | 232,558 boys |
| 1950s | 21 | 48,473 boys |
| 1960s | 87 | 11,493 boys |
| 1970s | 850 | 1,177 boys |
| 1980s | 1,089 | 918 boys |
| 1990s | 704 | 1,421 boys |
| 2000s | 389 | 2,569 boys |
| 2010s | 233 | 4,295 boys |
| 2020s | 126 | 7,946 boys |
Other spellings of Kristopher
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Kristopher
What does the name Kristopher mean?
Kristopher means “bearer of Christ” in English, as a form of Christopher.
What is the origin of the name Kristopher?
Kristopher has American, Greek roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Kristopher a boy or girl name?
Kristopher is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kristopher?
Kristopher ranked #1,188 for US boys in 2025, given to 172 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#104).