Holding steady.
Popularity of Chrisotpher since 1970
Babies named Chrisotpher per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chrisotpher is a variant spelling of Christopher, which has been a consistently popular name in the U.S. since records began. The standard spelling Christopher peaked in 1990 at rank 2, with over 50,000 baby boys given the name that year. While this variant spelling has never appeared in the top 1000, it represents a personal twist on a classic. The name's trajectory has been stable, indicating that Chrisotpher, though uncommon, maintains steady usage among those who prefer this spelling. Despite not appearing in any top states lists, the name carries the same strong historical and religious associations as Christopher.
Chrisotpher is a variant spelling of Christopher, from the Greek name Christophoros, meaning 'bearing Christ.' The name is composed of Christos (Christ) and phero (to bear, to carry). The name was popularized by the legendary Saint Christopher, a third-century martyr, and has been widely used across the Christian world.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chris, Topher, Kit
Variants: Christopher, Kristopher, Cristóbal
Sibling names for Chrisotpher
Names that share Chrisotpher's style, for a brother or sister.
