boy's name
Jean-Christophe
ZHAHN-kree-STOF (French)
- Origin French
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 15
- Births on record 33,617
Jean-Christophe is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Jean-Christophe is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 1967, when 1,835 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1944.
- 3 syllables.
Jean-Christophe Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 80 |
| 1950s | 1,395 |
| 1960s | 12,555 |
| 1970s | 10,810 |
| 1980s | 5,255 |
| 1990s | 1,640 |
| 2000s | 305 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Jean-Christophe?
In 2020, Jean-Christophe was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Jean-Christophe Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Jean-Christophe Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Jeanchristophe | Jeanchristophe is Jean-Christophe written as one word, used in the United States, where it ranks #8,715. | 6 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Jean-Christophe
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jean-Christophe Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jean-Christophe over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jean-Christophe
- French ZHAHN-kree-STOF
Sibling Names for Jean-Christophe
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jean-Christophe — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jean-Christophe
Is Jean-Christophe a girl's or a boy's name?
Jean-Christophe is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jean-Christophe?
Jean-Christophe has 3 syllables.
When was Jean-Christophe most popular?
Jean-Christophe peaked in 1967, when 1,835 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.