Total births
189
Boys' name · since 1960
Christophere
Christophere has 189 recorded births since 1960 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1972 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 189
- total births
- 1960–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Christophere is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 189 have been recorded since 1960.
Social Security Administration records show Christophere recorded 189 times among boys since 1960, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 1995.
- 189 total births
- 1960–1995 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
189 boys have been named Christophere since 1960, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1995.
- 189
- total births
- 1960–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Christophere was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
18 babies were named Christophere in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Christophere's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Christophere splits its recorded history at 1979: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1963 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1972 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Christophere at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1960
Christophere popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–1995
- Peak year (1972)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Christophere by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Christophere's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Christophere births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 31
1960s
31 births
- 1970s
1970s
78 births
- 1980s
1980s
49 births
- 1990s 31
1990s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 78 births (41% of all-time use).
Christophere by state
Where Christophere concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 5 | 2.6% |
Kentucky share of Christophere's total US births 2.6%
5 of 189 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Christophere? ▼
Since 1960, Social Security records show 189 babies named Christophere. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 18 births.
When was Christophere most popular? ▼
Christophere was most popular in the 1970s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Christophere most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Christophere are Kentucky (5 births).
How long has the name Christophere been used? ▼
Christophere has been recorded in Social Security data since 1960, spanning 36 years of data through 1995.
What names are similar to Christophere? ▼
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 Christophere's data
- Christophere's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (78 total births) through the 1990s (31) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Kentucky records the most Christopheres (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Christophere
Nearby Names Like Christophere
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Christophere
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 Christophere side by side: Christophere vs Christopher Christophere vs Christian Christophere 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, 1960–1995 (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. "Christophere: Baby Name Since 1960 - 189 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/christophere. 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 Christophere 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.