Declining since 2007, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Christofer since 1951
Babies named Christofer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 74 |
| 1960s | 166 |
| 1970s | 489 |
| 1980s | 633 |
| 1990s | 784 |
| 2000s | 1,008 |
| 2010s | 545 |
| 2020s | 157 |
Meaning & origin
Christofer is a respelling of Christopher that first appeared in U.S. records in 1951. It peaked in popularity in 2007 and has been declining since, now ranking 4,539 with about 1 in 77,640 newborns receiving the name. The spelling Christofer offers an alternative to the more common Christopher, maintaining the familiar nicknames Chris and Topher. While not among the most popular names, it has seen consistent but modest use over recent decades.
Christofer is a variant spelling of Christopher, derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (Christophoros), meaning 'bearer of Christ' or 'Christ-bearer.' The name was popularized by the legendary Saint Christopher, a third-century martyr who, according to tradition, carried the Christ child across a river. The spelling Christofer, while less common, represents a phonetic simplification that emerged in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chris, Topher, Kris
Variants: Christopher, Kristofer, Cristóbal, Christoph
Sibling names for Christofer
Names that share Christofer's style, for a brother or sister.
