boy's name
Christoffer
krih-STOF-er
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 11
- Births on record 733
Christoffer is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 5 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 1990, when 37 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1968.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Christoffer Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 118 |
| 1980s | 229 |
| 1990s | 193 |
| 2000s | 127 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Christoffer?
In 2020, Christoffer was given to 5 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.
Where Christoffer Is Used
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 Christoffer
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Christoffer Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Christoffer over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Christoffer
- Pronunciation krih-STOF-er
Sibling Names for Christoffer
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Christoffer — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Christoffer
How popular is the name Christoffer?
In 2020, Christoffer was given to 5 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 Christoffer a girl's or a boy's name?
Christoffer is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Christoffer?
Christoffer has 3 syllables.
When was Christoffer most popular?
Christoffer peaked in 1990, when 37 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.