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Christopher

Christopher is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables3
  • US rank#48

How popular is Christopher?

Popularity in the United States

Christopher has been given to 2,052,438 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 268 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Christopher per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Christopher has been given to 38,509 babies in France since 1947, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Christopher per year in France, 1947–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 2,483 people called Christopher living in Spain, with an average age of 31.6.

2,052,438 Babies named since 1880
1980s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Christopher

Is Christopher a boy's or a girl's name?

Christopher is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Christopher?

Christopher has been given to 2,052,438 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.