gender neutral
Christopher
Christ-bearer
About Christopher
Few names carry the weight of tradition quite like Christopher, a stalwart choice that has graced generation after generation while never losing its appeal. This substantial four-syllable name provides a sense of completeness and formality that many contemporary options lack. Christopher offers remarkable nickname versatility—Chris, Topher, Kit—allowing the bearer to choose how he presents himself in different contexts or life stages. The name maintains consistent recognition across English-speaking countries and beyond, eliminating pronunciation concerns or spelling confusion. Despite its long history, Christopher has never felt antiquated, continuously reinventing itself through cultural references and notable bearers. The name carries an inherent professionalism that translates well to academic and business environments while remaining warm enough for personal relationships. Christopher represents a safe yet distinguished choice, offering familiarity without being trendy, substance without pretension, and longevity without stagnation.
Popularity of the Name Christopher
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #142 | ||||
| 1881 | #173 | ||||
| 1882 | #155 | ||||
| 1883 | #144 | ||||
| 1884 | #196 | ||||
| 1885 | #183 | ||||
| 1886 | #201 | ||||
| 1887 | #205 | ||||
| 1888 | #188 | ||||
| 1889 | #187 | ||||
| 1890 | #201 | ||||
| 1891 | #200 | ||||
| 1892 | #159 | ||||
| 1893 | #157 | ||||
| 1894 | #202 | ||||
| 1895 | #227 | ||||
| 1896 | #206 | ||||
| 1897 | #232 | ||||
| 1898 | #277 | ||||
| 1899 | #259 | ||||
| 1900 | #278 | #107 | |||
| 1901 | #304 | ||||
| 1902 | #274 | #104 | |||
| 1903 | #260 | #113 | |||
| 1904 | #294 | #117 | |||
| 1905 | #280 | ||||
| 1906 | #288 | #121 | |||
| 1907 | #295 | ||||
| 1908 | #296 | ||||
| 1909 | #326 | #102 | |||
| 1910 | #296 | ||||
| 1911 | #289 | #108 | |||
| 1912 | #290 | #118 | |||
| 1913 | #322 | #124 | |||
| 1914 | #321 | #118 | |||
| 1915 | #341 | #132 | |||
| 1916 | #331 | #121 | |||
| 1917 | #340 | #140 | |||
| 1918 | #351 | ||||
| 1919 | #353 | ||||
| 1920 | #339 | #133 | |||
| 1921 | #346 | ||||
| 1922 | #332 | #123 | |||
| 1923 | #342 | ||||
| 1924 | #338 | #137 | |||
| 1925 | #345 | #140 | |||
| 1926 | #353 | ||||
| 1927 | #340 | #131 | |||
| 1928 | #349 | ||||
| 1929 | #337 | #125 | |||
| 1930 | #344 | ||||
| 1931 | #364 | #129 | |||
| 1932 | #354 | ||||
| 1933 | #381 | #128 | |||
| 1934 | #330 | #119 | |||
| 1935 | #334 | #117 | |||
| 1936 | #323 | #114 | |||
| 1937 | #312 | #89 | |||
| 1938 | #313 | #88 | |||
| 1939 | #292 | #92 | |||
| 1940 | #241 | #84 | |||
| 1941 | #215 | #55 | |||
| 1942 | #195 | #62 | |||
| 1943 | #184 | #47 | |||
| 1944 | #170 | #51 | |||
| 1945 | #160 | #40 | |||
| 1946 | #150 | #37 | |||
| 1947 | #127 | #30 | |||
| 1948 | #102 | #27 | |||
| 1949 | #81 | #26 | |||
| 1950 | #72 | #24 | |||
| 1951 | #61 | #16 | |||
| 1952 | #57 | #13 | |||
| 1953 | #63 | #10 | |||
| 1954 | #64 | #9 | |||
| 1955 | #49 | #9 | |||
| 1956 | #47 | #10 | |||
| 1957 | #43 | #9 | |||
| 1958 | #39 | #9 | |||
| 1959 | #35 | #9 | |||
| 1960 | #29 | #9 | |||
| 1961 | #26 | #10 | |||
| 1962 | #26 | #10 | |||
| 1963 | #26 | #11 | |||
| 1964 | #23 | #11 | #27 | ||
| 1965 | #18 | #11 | #28 | ||
| 1966 | #12 | #11 | #28 | ||
| 1967 | #9 | #12 | #30 | ||
| 1968 | #9 | #6 | #29 | ||
| 1969 | #7 | #7 | #33 | ||
| 1970 | #6 | #9 | #39 | ||
| 1971 | #6 | #8 | #34 | ||
| 1972 | #2 | #9 | #43 | ||
| 1973 | #2 | #9 | #39 | ||
| 1974 | #3 | #10 | #37 | ||
| 1975 | #3 | #11 | #46 | ||
| 1976 | #3 | #10 | #47 | ||
| 1977 | #3 | #10 | #46 | ||
| 1978 | #3 | #9 | #52 | ||
| 1979 | #2 | #7 | #44 | ||
| 1980 | #2 | #7 | #48 | ||
| 1981 | #2 | #7 | #40 | ||
| 1982 | #2 | #7 | #28 | ||
| 1983 | #2 | #7 | #23 | ||
| 1984 | #2 | #4 | #17 | ||
| 1985 | #2 | #5 | #18 | ||
| 1986 | #2 | #5 | #17 | ||
| 1987 | #2 | #5 | #17 | ||
| 1988 | #2 | #8 | #16 | ||
| 1989 | #2 | #8 | #16 | ||
| 1990 | #2 | #8 | #13 | ||
| 1991 | #2 | #10 | #18 | #3 | |
| 1992 | #2 | #11 | #17 | #3 | |
| 1993 | #2 | #10 | #18 | #5 | |
| 1994 | #2 | #12 | #21 | #8 | |
| 1995 | #3 | #23 | #23 | #10 | |
| 1996 | #4 | #22 | #26 | #10 | |
| 1997 | #4 | #25 | #30 | #30 | #15 |
| 1998 | #5 | #28 | #33 | #41 | #15 |
| 1999 | #6 | #38 | #37 | #40 | #17 |
| 2000 | #5 | #40 | #44 | #43 | #26 |
| 2001 | #5 | #46 | #46 | #42 | #27 |
| 2002 | #8 | #49 | #56 | #47 | #29 |
| 2003 | #9 | #52 | #66 | #47 | #35 |
| 2004 | #10 | #61 | #73 | #53 | #38 |
| 2005 | #10 | #65 | #70 | #60 | #39 |
| 2006 | #8 | #78 | #68 | #53 | #49 |
| 2007 | #6 | #77 | #69 | #61 | #49 |
| 2008 | #9 | #86 | #92 | #61 | #54 |
| 2009 | #10 | #89 | #93 | #61 | #66 |
| 2010 | #13 | #94 | #104 | #69 | #71 |
| 2011 | #20 | #103 | #97 | #69 | #77 |
| 2012 | #23 | #100 | #97 | #75 | #91 |
| 2013 | #26 | #115 | #149 | #71 | #83 |
| 2014 | #30 | #130 | #141 | #72 | #121 |
| 2015 | #32 | #123 | #128 | #86 | #101 |
| 2016 | #36 | #126 | #165 | #93 | #118 |
| 2017 | #39 | #161 | #144 | #92 | #119 |
| 2018 | #42 | #162 | #141 | #78 | #122 |
| 2019 | #44 | #146 | #167 | #86 | #148 |
| 2020 | #47 | #167 | #240 | #98 | #129 |
| 2021 | #52 | #180 | #153 | #119 | #171 |
| 2022 | #55 | #175 | #199 | #93 | #177 |
| 2023 | #55 | #179 | #196 | #114 | #173 |
| 2024 | #61 | #194 | #211 | #114 | #169 |
| 2025 | #68 | #194 | #237 | #126 | #171 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Christopher
- Christoffer
- Kristopher
- Kristof
- Cristóbal
Names Similar to Christopher
Nicknames for Christopher
- Chris
- Topher
- Kit
- Chip
Famous People Named Christopher
| Christopher Columbus | Italian explorer and navigator |
| Christopher Walken | American actor |
| Christopher Lee | British actor |
| Christopher Nolan | British-American filmmaker |
| Christopher Reeve | American actor and activist |
| Christopher Plummer | Canadian actor |
| Christopher Paolini | American author |
| Christopher Hitchens | British-American author and journalist |
| Christopher Lambert | French actor |
| Christopher Eccleston | British actor |
| Christopher Abbott | American actor |
| Christopher Marlowe | English playwright and poet |
| Christopher Meloni | American actor |
| Christopher McDonald | American actor |
| Christopher Mintz-Plasse | American actor |
| Christopher Titus | American comedian |
| Christopher Atkins | American actor |
| Christopher Gorham | American actor |
| Christopher Heyerdahl | Canadian actor |
Characters Named Christopher
| Christopher Robin | Winnie-the-Pooh series |
| Christopher Moltisanti | The Sopranos |
| Christopher Chant | Chrestomanci series by Diana Wynne Jones |
| Christopher Winters | Choices - Stories You Play |
| Christopher Tietjens | Parade's End by Ford Madox Ford |
| Christopher Turk | Scrubs |
| Christopher Carrion | Abarat series by Clive Barker |
| Christopher Heron | Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi |
| Christopher "McLovin" Mintz-Plasse | Superbad |
| Christopher Smith | Get Out |
| Christopher Weiss | Shadowhunters - The Mortal Instruments |
| Christopher Hayden | Gilmore Girls |
| Christopher Boone | The Secret Life of Bees |
| Christopher Flanders | Dead Poets Society |
| Christopher Pike | The Last Vampire series by Christopher Pike |
| Christopher Nance | The Firm by John Grisham |
| Christopher Chase | Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again |
| Christopher Gable | Billy Elliot |