Declining since 1990, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Khristopher since 1964
Babies named Khristopher per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Khristopher's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 374 |
| 1980s | 490 |
| 1990s | 538 |
| 2000s | 410 |
| 2010s | 328 |
| 2020s | 121 |
Meaning & origin
Khristopher is a respelling of Christopher that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1964. Its peak came in 1978, when it was most frequently chosen by parents. Since 1990, its usage has been in decline, reflecting a broader trend away from variant spellings of traditional names. In 2025, it ranked 5,208, with roughly 1 in 94,893 newborns receiving the name. The spelling is most common in Texas, where the appeal of unique variants of classical names remains strong. While the standard Christopher remains widely used, Khristopher offers a distinctive take on a centuries-old name, rooted in the Greek meaning 'bearer of Christ.'
Khristopher is a modern respelling of Christopher, derived from the Greek name Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ.' The original Greek form combines Christos (Christ) and pherō (to bear). Christopher has long been a common Christian name, popularized by Saint Christopher, the legendary martyr and patron saint of travelers. The 'Kh' spelling emerged in the mid-20th century, influenced by the spelling of Christ in Greek (Χριστός) and possibly by names like Khristos.
Where Khristopher is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chris, Kris, Khris, Kip
Variants: Christopher, Kristopher, Cristopher
Sibling names for Khristopher
Names that share Khristopher's style, for a brother or sister.
