boy's name
Chirstopher
KRIS-tuh-fer (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 11
- Births on record 1,051
Chirstopher is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1981, when 57 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1960.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Chirstopher Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 120 |
| 1970s | 359 |
| 1980s | 463 |
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 33 |
How Popular Is Chirstopher?
In 2008, Chirstopher was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Chirstopher
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Chirstopher Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Chirstopher over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Chirstopher
- English KRIS-tuh-fer
Sibling Names for Chirstopher
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Chirstopher — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Chirstopher
How popular is the name Chirstopher?
In 2008, Chirstopher was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Chirstopher a girl's or a boy's name?
Chirstopher is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Chirstopher?
Chirstopher has 3 syllables.
When was Chirstopher most popular?
Chirstopher peaked in 1981, when 57 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.