Total births
805
Boys' name · since 1966
Kristofor
805 babies named Kristofor in U.S. Social Security records since 1966, with the highest year being 1984. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 805
- total births
- 1966–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Kristofor sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 805 recorded since 1966.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kristofor has been recorded 805 times among boys since 1966, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2008.
- 805 total births
- 1966–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
805 boys have been named Kristofor since 1966, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 805
- total births
- 1966–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Kristofor was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
58 babies were named Kristofor in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Kristofor's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kristofor splits its recorded history at 1987: 23% of all births land in the more recent half, 77% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1984 peak of 58 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kristofor at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1966
Kristofor popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2008
- Peak year (1984)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Kristofor by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kristofor's strongest decade.
381 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Kristofor births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s
1970s
293 births
- 1980s
1980s
381 births
- 1990s 96
1990s
96 births
- 2000s 28
2000s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 381 births (47% of all-time use).
How Kristofor 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 Kristofor's total volume
Kristofor vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kristofor by state
Where Kristofor concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 48 | 6.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 29 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Washington | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Minnesota | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | New York | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Kristofor's total US births 6.0%
Even split
48 of 805 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kristofor? ▼
805 babies have been named Kristofor since 1966. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1984 with 58 births.
When was Kristofor most popular? ▼
Kristofor was most popular in the 1980s decade with 381 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Kristofor most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kristofor are California (48 births), Texas (29 births), Washington (10 births).
How long has the name Kristofor been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kristofor since 1966 -- 43 years through the most recent 2008 data.
What names are similar to Kristofor? ▼
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 Kristofor's data
- Kristofor's decade-level peak was the 1980s (381 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kristofors (48 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 Kristofor
Nearby Names Like Kristofor
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kristofor
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 Kristofor side by side: Kristofor vs Kristopher Kristofor vs Kristian Kristofor vs Kris
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, 1966–2008 (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. "Kristofor: Baby Name Since 1966 - 805 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kristofor. 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 Kristofor 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.