Total births
404
Boys' name · since 1957
Christophr
Christophr has 404 recorded births since 1957 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1972 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 404
- total births
- 1957–1991
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Christophr sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 404 recorded since 1957.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Christophr has been recorded 404 times among boys since 1957, 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 1957 to 1991.
- 404 total births
- 1957–1991 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
404 boys have been named Christophr since 1957, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1991.
- 404
- total births
- 1957–1991
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Christophr was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
27 babies were named Christophr in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Christophr's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Christophr splits its recorded history at 1977: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1957 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1972 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Christophr at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Christophr popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–1991
- Peak year (1972)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Christophr by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Christophr's strongest decade.
171 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Christophr births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s 49
1960s
49 births
- 1970s
1970s
171 births
- 1980s
1980s
161 births
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 171 births (42% of all-time use).
Christophr by state
Where Christophr concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 18 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 15 | 3.7% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 1.2% |
Tennessee share of Christophr's total US births 4.5%
Even split
18 of 404 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Christophr? ▼
Christophr has been given to 404 babies in the U.S. since 1957, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1991. 27 babies were born in 1972, its single highest year.
When was Christophr most popular? ▼
Christophr was most popular in the 1970s decade with 171 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Christophr most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Christophr are Tennessee (18 births), Texas (15 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Christophr been used? ▼
Records for Christophr go back to 1957, giving 35 years of history through 1991.
What names are similar to Christophr? ▼
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 Christophr's data
- Christophr's decade-level peak was the 1970s (171 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Christophrs (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Christophr
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Christophr
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Compare Christophr side by side: Christophr vs Christopher Christophr vs Christian Christophr vs Chris
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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, 1957–1991 (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. "Christophr: Baby Name Since 1957 - 404 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/christophr. 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 Christophr 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.