Total births
608
Boys' name · since 1977
Kristoff
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 608 babies named Kristoff, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5314
- among boys today
- 608
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
608 babies have been named Kristoff since 1977, making it today's #5314 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kristoff has been recorded 608 times among boys since 1977, currently ranked #5314 nationally and more common than 63% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #5314 among boys today
- 608 born since 1977
- 2010s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kristoff is currently the #5314 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 608 born since 1977, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5314
- among boys today
- 608
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Kristoff vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5314
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Kristoff was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
41 babies were named Kristoff in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Kristoff compares
608 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
Kristoff's all-time total is 66% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kristoff | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 608 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kristoff's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kristoff's full recorded timeline at 2006, 60% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 40% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1977, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2015 peak of 41 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kristoff at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#5,314
Active since
1977
Kristoff popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Kristoff by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kristoff's strongest decade.
202 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Kristoff births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 21
1980s
21 births
- 1990s
1990s
148 births
- 2000s
2000s
128 births
- 2010s
2010s
202 births
- 2020s
2020s
104 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 202 births (33% of all-time use).
How Kristoff 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 Kristoff's total volume
Kristoff vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kristoff by state
Where Kristoff concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 25 | 4.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 23 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Kristoff's total US births 4.1%
Even split
25 of 608 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kristoff? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 608 babies named Kristoff. Today it holds rank #5314 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 41 births.
When was Kristoff most popular? ▼
Kristoff was most popular in the 2010s decade with 202 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Kristoff most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kristoff are California (25 births), New York (23 births), Texas (11 births).
How long has the name Kristoff been used? ▼
Records for Kristoff go back to 1977, giving 49 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kristoff? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kristopher, Kristian, Kris, Kristofer, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kristoff's data
- Kristoff's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (202 total births) through the 2020s (104) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kristoffs (25 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 Kristoff
Nearby Names Like Kristoff
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kristoff
Kristopher Boy
#1166 63,251 births
Kristian Boy
#1123 20,814 births
Kris Boy
#3546 14,400 births
Kristofer Boy
#3464 9,791 births
Krish Boy
#1354 4,811 births
Compare Kristoff side by side: Kristoff vs Kristopher Kristoff vs Kristian Kristoff vs Kris
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kristoff
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, 1977–2025 (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. "Kristoff: #5314 Boys' Name - 608 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kristoff. 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 Kristoff 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.