Total births
4,476
Boys' name · since 1929
Christophe
Since 1929, U.S. Social Security records show 4,476 babies named Christophe, peaking in 1955. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8420
- among boys today
- 4,476
- born since 1929
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
Christophe currently ranks #8420 among boys' names in America, with 4,476 babies recorded since 1929.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Christophe has been recorded 4,476 times among boys since 1929, currently ranked #8420 nationally and more common than 41% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1929 to 2024.
- #8420 among boys today
- 4,476 born since 1929
- 1950s peak decade
- 41% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Christophe is currently the #8420 boys' name in America, more common than 41% of boys - 4,476 born since 1929, peaking in the 1950s.
- #8420
- among boys today
- 4,476
- born since 1929
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
Christophe vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8420
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 41% of names given to boys today.
1950s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Christophe was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
325 babies were named Christophe in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
How Christophe compares
4,476 Top 13% higher than 87% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Christophe's all-time total is 12x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Christophe | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,476 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 325 | 23 | 22,252 |
Christophe's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Christophe's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 18% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 82%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1929, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1955 peak of 325, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Christophe at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1955
Current rank
#8,420
Active since
1929
Christophe popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1929–2024
- Peak year (1955)
- 325
- Annual births at peak, across 96 years of records
Christophe by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Christophe's strongest decade.
2,354 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Christophe births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s 190
1940s
190 births
- 1950s
1950s
2,354 births
- 1960s 626
1960s
626 births
- 1970s 409
1970s
409 births
- 1980s 370
1980s
370 births
- 1990s 259
1990s
259 births
- 2000s 147
2000s
147 births
- 2010s 83
2010s
83 births
- 2020s 33
2020s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 2,354 births (53% of all-time use).
How Christophe 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 Christophe's total volume
Christophe vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Christophe by state
Where Christophe concentrates geographically, total births since 1929
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 1,009 | 22.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 218 | 4.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 205 | 4.6% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 112 | 2.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 109 | 2.4% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 105 | 2.3% |
| #7 | Washington | | 97 | 2.2% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 66 | 1.5% |
California share of Christophe's total US births 22.5%
Even split
1,009 of 4,476 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 30 reporting states.
Christophe appears in 30 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Christophe? ▼
4,476 babies have been named Christophe since 1929. It currently ranks #8420 among boys. The peak year was 1955 with 325 births.
When was Christophe most popular? ▼
Christophe was most popular in the 1950s decade with 2,354 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
Where is Christophe most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Christophe are California (1,009 births), New York (218 births), Texas (205 births).
How long has the name Christophe been used? ▼
Records for Christophe go back to 1929, giving 96 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Christophe? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Christopher, Christian, Chris, Christ, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Christophe's data
- Christophe's decade-level peak was the 1950s (2,354 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Christophes (1,009 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 Christophe
Nearby Names Like Christophe
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Christophe
Christopher Boy
#61 2,069,596 births
Christian Boy
#77 453,968 births
Chris Boy
#651 147,462 births
Christ Boy
#3606 3,977 births
Christofer Boy
#3715 3,856 births
Compare Christophe side by side: Christophe vs Christopher Christophe vs Christian Christophe vs Chris
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Christophe
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, 1929–2024 (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. "Christophe: #8420 Boys' Name - 4,476 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/christophe. 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 Christophe 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.