Total births
1,094
Boys' name · since 1961
Christoher
Christoher has 1,094 recorded births since 1961 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1984 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,094
- total births
- 1961–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Christoher is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 1,094 have been recorded since 1961.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Christoher has been recorded 1,094 times among boys since 1961, 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 1961 to 2007.
- 1,094 total births
- 1961–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,094 boys have been named Christoher since 1961, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 1,094
- total births
- 1961–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Christoher was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
62 babies were named Christoher in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Christoher's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Christoher's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1961, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 62, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Christoher at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Christoher popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2007
- Peak year (1984)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Christoher by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Christoher's strongest decade.
502 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Christoher births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 66
1960s
66 births
- 1970s
1970s
327 births
- 1980s
1980s
502 births
- 1990s 155
1990s
155 births
- 2000s 44
2000s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 502 births (46% of all-time use).
How Christoher 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 Christoher's total volume
Christoher vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Christoher by state
Where Christoher concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 93 | 8.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 40 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 23 | 2.1% |
| #4 | New York | | 15 | 1.4% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Christoher's total US births 8.5%
Even split
93 of 1,094 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Christoher? ▼
1,094 babies have been named Christoher since 1961. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1984 with 62 births.
When was Christoher most popular? ▼
Christoher was most popular in the 1980s decade with 502 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Christoher most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Christoher are California (93 births), Texas (40 births), Florida (23 births).
How long has the name Christoher been used? ▼
Records for Christoher go back to 1961, giving 47 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Christoher? ▼
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 Christoher's data
- Christoher's decade-level peak was the 1980s (502 total births); usage has since declined to 44 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Christohers (93 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 Christoher
Nearby Names Like Christoher
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Christoher
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 Christoher side by side: Christoher vs Christopher Christoher vs Christian Christoher 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, 1961–2007 (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. "Christoher: Baby Name Since 1961 - 1,094 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/christoher. 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 Christoher 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.