How Many People Are Named Chirstopher?
Complete statistics for the name Chirstopher: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chirstopher, a very rare male name, is held by only 968 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 341,060 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1981 with 57 births, showing how its usage has remained stable over the decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 1,051 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1981Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chirstopher Through the Generations
Chirstopher has seen a steady presence throughout the generations, with its current living bearers numbering around 968. Born in 1981, the peak year for the name, most Chirstophers are now in their mid-forties, with 91% falling within the 30-60 age bracket. This distribution suggests a name that's both timeless and enduring, blending classic appeal with modern stability.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Chirstopher's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Chirstopher
How Many People Have the Name Chirstopher?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 968 people in the United States currently share the name Chirstopher. That works out to roughly 1 in every 341,060 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Chirstopher a Common or Rare Name?
Chirstopher is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Chirstopher Mean?
Chirstopher means "creative variant of Christopher" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chirstopher in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Chirstopher Most Popular?
The name Chirstopher reached peak popularity in 1981, with 57 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Chirstopher?
Approximately 968 people named Chirstopher live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,051. That works out to roughly 1 in 341,060 Americans.
Is Chirstopher a rare name?
Chirstopher is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 341,060 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chirstopher mean?
Chirstopher means "creative variant of Christopher" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Chirstopher more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Chirstopher are male and 0% are female.
When was Chirstopher most popular?
Chirstopher peaked in 1981 with 57 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.