Holding steady.
Popularity of Christifer since 1972
Babies named Christifer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Christifer is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972, likely a creative respelling or blend of the established name Christopher. Its highest recorded usage came in 1983, but it has never approached mainstream popularity. In recent years the name has remained stable at vanishingly low numbers, with no rank in the Social Security Administration's top 1000. Given its rarity, no state has recorded enough bearers to appear in top-state lists. Christifer remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an unusual variant of a classic name.
Christifer is a rare modern coinage, possibly a blend of the names Christopher and Christopher with an altered ending, or a phonetic variation of Christopher. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1972, but never gained widespread use. The name has remained consistently uncommon, with a peak in 1983.
Sibling names for Christifer
Names that share Christifer's style, for a brother or sister.
