Total births
537
Boys' name · since 1951
Christophor
Since 1951, U.S. Social Security records show 537 babies named Christophor, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 537
- total births
- 1951–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Christophor sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 537 recorded since 1951.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Christophor has been recorded 537 times among boys since 1951, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1951 to 2003.
- 537 total births
- 1951–2003 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
537 boys have been named Christophor since 1951, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2003.
- 537
- total births
- 1951–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Christophor was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
35 babies were named Christophor in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Christophor's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Christophor's full recorded timeline at 1978, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1951, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1971 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Christophor at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1951
Christophor popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–2003
- Peak year (1971)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Christophor by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Christophor's strongest decade.
220 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Christophor births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 18
1950s
18 births
- 1960s
1960s
96 births
- 1970s
1970s
220 births
- 1980s
1980s
130 births
- 1990s 65
1990s
65 births
- 2000s 8
2000s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 220 births (41% of all-time use).
How Christophor 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 Christophor's total volume
Christophor vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Christophor by state
Where Christophor concentrates geographically, total births since 1951
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 7 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Christophor's total US births 1.3%
Even split
7 of 537 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Christophor? ▼
537 babies have been named Christophor since 1951. It was last recorded in 2003. The peak year was 1971 with 35 births.
When was Christophor most popular? ▼
Christophor was most popular in the 1970s decade with 220 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Christophor most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Christophor are California (7 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Christophor been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Christophor since 1951 -- 53 years through the most recent 2003 data.
What names are similar to Christophor? ▼
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 Christophor's data
- Christophor's decade-level peak was the 1970s (220 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Christophors (7 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 Christophor
Nearby Names Like Christophor
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Christophor
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 Christophor side by side: Christophor vs Christopher Christophor vs Christian Christophor vs Chris
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, 1951–2003 (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. "Christophor: Baby Name Since 1951 - 537 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/christophor. 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 Christophor 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.