Total births
701
Boys' name · since 1964
Christapher
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 701 babies named Christapher, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 701
- total births
- 1964–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Christapher sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 701 recorded since 1964.
Social Security Administration records show Christapher recorded 701 times among boys since 1964, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2021.
- 701 total births
- 1964–2021 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
701 boys have been named Christapher since 1964, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2021.
- 701
- total births
- 1964–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Christapher was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
28 babies were named Christapher in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Christapher's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Christapher splits its recorded history at 1992: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2004 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Christapher at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Christapher popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2021
- Peak year (1990)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Christapher by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Christapher's strongest decade.
201 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Christapher births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 14
1960s
14 births
- 1970s
1970s
143 births
- 1980s
1980s
201 births
- 1990s
1990s
188 births
- 2000s
2000s
115 births
- 2010s 35
2010s
35 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 201 births (29% of all-time use).
How Christapher 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 Christapher's total volume
Christapher vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Christapher by state
Where Christapher concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 18 | 2.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Christapher's total US births 2.6%
Even split
18 of 701 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Christapher? ▼
701 babies have been named Christapher since 1964. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 1990 with 28 births.
When was Christapher most popular? ▼
Christapher was most popular in the 1980s decade with 201 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Christapher most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Christapher are California (18 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Christapher been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Christapher since 1964 -- 58 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Christapher? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Christopher, Christian, Chris, Christophe, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Christapher's data
- Christapher's decade-level peak was the 1980s (201 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Christaphers (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Christapher
Nearby Names Like Christapher
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Christapher
Christopher Boy
#61 2,069,596 births
Christian Boy
#77 453,968 births
Chris Boy
#651 147,462 births
Christophe Boy
#8420 4,476 births
Christ Boy
#3606 3,977 births
Compare Christapher side by side: Christapher vs Christopher Christapher vs Christian Christapher vs Chris
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1964–2021 (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. "Christapher: Baby Name Since 1964 - 701 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/christapher. 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 Christapher 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 July 2026.