Declining since 1985, #1,188 for boys today.
Popularity of Kristopher since 1947
Babies named Kristopher per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 426 |
| 1960s | 1,628 |
| 1970s | 13,883 |
| 1980s | 20,068 |
| 1990s | 13,774 |
| 2000s | 7,752 |
| 2010s | 4,392 |
| 2020s | 1,305 |
Meaning & origin
Kristopher is a spelling variant of Christopher that emerged in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1947. The name experienced a surge in popularity during the 1970s, reaching its peak rank of 105 in 1978. Since 1985, its usage has been steadily declining, and in 2025 it ranked 1188, with only about 1 in 9931 boys receiving the name. Kristopher has been most common in states like Arkansas, Louisiana, and South Carolina. While less common than the traditional Christopher, Kristopher offers a distinctive spelling for families who like classic names with a modern twist.
Kristopher is a spelling variant of Christopher, from the Greek name Christophoros, composed of Christos (Christ) and phero (to bear, to carry). The name was originally used as a metaphorical name for a person who carried Christ in their heart, but later became associated with the legend of Saint Christopher, who carried the Christ child across a river. It has been in use since the Middle Ages and became especially popular in English-speaking countries from the 1950s onward.
Where Kristopher is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kris, Kip, Kit
Variants: Christopher, Christophe, Cristóbal, Krystof
Sibling names for Kristopher
Names that share Kristopher's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Kristopher
Names whose popularity has moved with Kristopher's over the last 50 years.
