Holding steady.
Popularity of Christorpher since 1962
Babies named Christorpher per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 75 |
| 1980s | 73 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Christorpher is an unusual variant spelling of Christopher that first appeared in the United States in 1962. Its peak usage came in 1981, though even then it was given to only a small number of boys. Since then, its usage has remained stable but extremely rare; it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. The spelling appears to be a minor deviation from the standard Christopher, possibly influenced by the common nicknames Chris or Topher. No one-in-N statistic is available due to its rarity, and no states recorded enough instances to list. Parents choosing Christorpher are opting for a distinctive alternative to a classic name.
Christorpher is a rare variant spelling of Christopher, from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (Christophoros) meaning 'bearer of Christ'. The name Christopher became popular in Christian Europe after the medieval legend of Saint Christopher, a giant who carried the Christ child across a river. The spelling Christorpher, with an intrusive 'r', appears in English records from the 20th century but is not rooted in any specific linguistic tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chris, Crissy, Topher
Variants: Christopher, Cristofer, Christoffer
Sibling names for Christorpher
Names that share Christorpher's style, for a brother or sister.
