Total births
1,051
Boys' name · since 1960
Chirstopher
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 1,051 babies named Chirstopher, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,051
- total births
- 1960–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1,051 boys have been named Chirstopher since 1960, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Chirstopher has been recorded 1,051 times among boys since 1960, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 2008.
- 1,051 total births
- 1960–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,051 boys have been named Chirstopher since 1960, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 1,051
- total births
- 1960–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Chirstopher was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
57 babies were named Chirstopher in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Chirstopher's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chirstopher splits its recorded history at 1981: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2002 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 57 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chirstopher at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1960
Chirstopher popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–2008
- Peak year (1981)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Chirstopher by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Chirstopher's strongest decade.
463 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Chirstopher births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 120
1960s
120 births
- 1970s
1970s
359 births
- 1980s
1980s
463 births
- 1990s 76
1990s
76 births
- 2000s 33
2000s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 463 births (44% of all-time use).
How Chirstopher compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Chirstopher's total volume
Chirstopher vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Chirstopher by state
Where Chirstopher concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 67 | 6.4% |
| #2 | California | | 31 | 2.9% |
| #3 | New York | | 23 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Florida | | 17 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 16 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 16 | 1.5% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Chirstopher's total US births 6.4%
Even split
67 of 1,051 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Chirstopher appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chirstopher? ▼
Since 1960, Social Security records show 1,051 babies named Chirstopher. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 57 births.
When was Chirstopher most popular? ▼
Chirstopher was most popular in the 1980s decade with 463 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Chirstopher most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chirstopher are Texas (67 births), California (31 births), New York (23 births).
How long has the name Chirstopher been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Chirstopher since 1960 -- 49 years through the most recent 2008 data.
What names are similar to Chirstopher? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Chip, Chistopher, Chico, Chirag, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Chirstopher's data
- Chirstopher's decade-level peak was the 1980s (463 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Chirstophers (67 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Chirstopher
Nearby Names Like Chirstopher
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chirstopher
Chip Boy
#3294 3,493 births
Chistopher Boy
1,446 births
Chico Boy
951 births
Chirag Boy
667 births
Chi Boy
#5969 563 births
Compare Chirstopher side by side: Chirstopher vs Chip Chirstopher vs Chistopher Chirstopher vs Chico
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1960–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Chirstopher: Baby Name Since 1960 - 1,051 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chirstopher. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Chirstopher draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.