Holding steady.
Popularity of Chritopher since 1967
Babies named Chritopher per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 104 |
| 1980s | 154 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chritopher is an extremely uncommon variant spelling of Christopher, primarily arising from a common typographical error. According to U.S. Social Security data, the name was first recorded in 1967, with its peak usage occurring in 1986. Despite this peak, the name has never achieved significant popularity and has remained stable in its rarity over the decades. It is virtually absent from most state records, with no states listing it among their top names in any given year. Chritopher is almost exclusively a boy's name, retaining the masculine association of its source name Christopher. While some may choose this spelling for its distinctiveness, it carries no additional meaning or cultural significance beyond that of the traditional Christopher.
Chritopher is a rare variant of the name Christopher, which derives from the Greek name Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. The misspelling 'Chritopher' is a common typographical error that has occasionally been used as a given name in the United States since the late 1960s. It has never been widely adopted and remains an extremely uncommon form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chris
Variants: Christopher, Kristopher
Sibling names for Chritopher
Names that share Chritopher's style, for a brother or sister.
