Christopher

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Christopher was most popular in 1984, when 60,411 American babies were given the name — ranking #2 that year. In 2025 it ranked #117, with 4,748 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 2,079,103 people named Christopher.

Christopher over time

Births per year. The dot marks Christopher’s peak in 1984. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Greek · "bearing Christ"

Names that peaked alongside Christopher

Elicia
Adam
Stephaine
Lindsey
Laquita
Alicia

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org