boy's name
Christofher
KRIS-tuh-fer (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 11
- Births on record 25
Christofher is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 6 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 2006, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 2006.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Christofher Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Christofher?
In 2011, Christofher was given to 6 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 Christofher
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Christofher Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Christofher over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Christofher
- English KRIS-tuh-fer
Sibling Names for Christofher
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Christofher — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Christofher
How popular is the name Christofher?
In 2011, Christofher was given to 6 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 Christofher a girl's or a boy's name?
Christofher is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Christofher?
Christofher has 3 syllables.
When was Christofher most popular?
Christofher peaked in 2006, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.