Total births
2,318
Boys' name · since 1964
Khristopher
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 2,318 babies named Khristopher, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4937
- among boys today
- 2,318
- born since 1964
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Khristopher is the #4937 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,318 recorded since 1964.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Khristopher has been recorded 2,318 times among boys since 1964, currently ranked #4937 nationally and more common than 65% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2025.
- #4937 among boys today
- 2,318 born since 1964
- 1990s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Khristopher is currently the #4937 boys' name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 2,318 born since 1964, peaking in the 1990s.
- #4937
- among boys today
- 2,318
- born since 1964
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Khristopher vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4937
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Khristopher was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
72 babies were named Khristopher in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
How Khristopher compares
2,318 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
Khristopher's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Khristopher | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,318 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 72 | 23 | 22,252 |
Khristopher's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Khristopher's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1966, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 72, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Khristopher at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1991
Current rank
#4,937
Active since
1964
Khristopher popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 72
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Khristopher by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Khristopher's strongest decade.
538 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Khristopher births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 57
1960s
57 births
- 1970s
1970s
374 births
- 1980s
1980s
490 births
- 1990s
1990s
538 births
- 2000s
2000s
410 births
- 2010s
2010s
328 births
- 2020s 121
2020s
121 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 538 births (23% of all-time use).
How Khristopher 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 Khristopher's total volume
Khristopher vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Khristopher by state
Where Khristopher concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 188 | 8.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 169 | 7.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 54 | 2.3% |
| #4 | New York | | 22 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 18 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 15 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 10 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 10 | 0.4% |
California share of Khristopher's total US births 8.1%
Even split
188 of 2,318 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Khristopher appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Khristopher? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 2,318 babies named Khristopher. Today it holds rank #4937 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 72 births.
When was Khristopher most popular? ▼
Khristopher was most popular in the 1990s decade with 538 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Khristopher most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Khristopher are California (188 births), Texas (169 births), Florida (54 births).
How long has the name Khristopher been used? ▼
Records for Khristopher go back to 1964, giving 62 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Khristopher? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Khristian, Khris, Khriz, Khrystian, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Khristopher's data
- Khristopher's decade-level peak was the 1990s (538 total births); usage has since declined to 121 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Khristophers (188 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 Khristopher
Nearby Names Like Khristopher
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Khristopher
Khristian Boy
#2571 2,801 births
Khris Boy
#8440 347 births
Khriz Boy
184 births
Khrystian Boy
115 births
Khrome Boy
#5894 86 births
Compare Khristopher side by side: Khristopher vs Khristian Khristopher vs Khris Khristopher vs Khriz
Related Names
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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, 1964–2025 (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. "Khristopher: #4937 Boys' Name - 2,318 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/khristopher. 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 Khristopher 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.