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Christophen

kris-TOH-fen /ˈkrɪs.toʊ.fən/

At a glance

In short
Christophen is a male name of English origin, a variation of Christopher. It carries strong and timeless associations with a unique twist.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1983 (#6,238)
Babies in 1983
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#4,190 in 1974
First recorded
1974

Meaning of Christophen

The name Christophen is a male given name with English origins. A variation of the popular name Christopher, Christophen has been used in the United States since at least the 1970s. While it may not be as common as its counterpart, Christophen still carries with it the same strong and timeless associations. The name Christopher is derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (Christophoros), meaning "bearing Christ" or "Christ-bearer." This name has been associated with strength, bravery, and faith throughout history. With its unique spelling, Christophen offers a fresh twist on a classic name choice for parents seeking something distinctive yet familiar for their baby boy.

How to pronounce Christophen

English

Popularity of Christophen in the U.S.

Christophen was last recorded in the U.S. in 1983, ranked #6,238 with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,190 in 1974. It first appears in the records in 1974.

Bar and line chart: Christophen in the U.S., 1974–1983. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 7 in 1974 and 5 in 1983. Line: rank among boy names, peak #4,190 in 1974, #6,238 in 1983.
  • Boys named Christophen (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1974–1983. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1974⁠–⁠1983 5 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
198356,238▼ 618
198265,620▲ 642
198156,262back
197855,773back
197474,190new