At a glance
- In short
- Christopher: A classic and strong name for baby boys, derived from the Greek "Christophoros," meaning "bearer of Christ."
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1968 (#3,673)
- Babies in 1968
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- First recorded
- 1968 (the only year on record)
Meaning of Christoopher
Christopher is a popular name for baby boys with strong origins and associations. The name Christopher is derived from the Greek name Christophoros, which means "bearer of Christ." In both British English and American English, it is pronounced as kris-TOH-fuh (/krɪˈstɒfə/) and kris-TOH-fur (/krɪˈstoʊfər/) respectively. The name has variations such as Christoopher. Over the years, Christopher has consistently ranked among the top names for newborn boys in the United States. In 1968, it was recorded that there were 6 occurrences of the name Christopher, ranking at number 3668 in popularity. This timeless and versatile name continues to be a beloved choice for parents seeking a classic yet strong name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Christoopher
American English
- Pronounced kris-TOH-fur /krɪˈstoʊfər/
British English
- Pronounced kris-TOH-fuh /krɪˈstɒfə/
Popularity of Christoopher in the U.S.
Christoopher appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1968, ranked #3,673 with 6 babies.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
Year-by-year table, 1968 1 row
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 6 | 3,673 | new |