How Many People Are Named Christobal?

Complete statistics for the name Christobal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Christobal
Very Rare
Greek

Christobal is a very rare name, with only 658 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 501,428 Americans. It peaked in 2000 with 20 births, but now the trend is declining.

~658
Living in US
1 in 501,428
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bearer of Christ
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Devoted Strong-willed Compassionate Determined
8
Life Path Number

The life path number 8 is traditionally associated with ambition, authority, and material success. People connected to this number tend to be natural leaders with strong organizational skills and a drive to achieve tangible results in the world.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,182
Worldwide Bearers
#230,757
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
739
🇵🇭 Philippines
296
🇧🇷 Brazil
32
🇨🇱 Chile
16
🇧🇪 Belgium
13
🇩🇪 Germany
11
🇨🇦 Canada
10
🇫🇷 France
9
🇦🇼 Aruba
8
🇲🇽 Mexico
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
658 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
258
Would be under 30 (33%)
309
Would be 30–60 (39%)
217
Would be over 60 (28%)

All 784 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: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
76
International
85

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Christobal Through the Generations

The name Christobal has a unique journey. With just 784 total births across all time, it's clear why it's considered very rare. The fact that there are 658 people living with this name today is even more striking, given the relatively low birth rate. The peak year of 2000 saw 20 births, which is quite a contrast to the current trend of decline. This name has a fairly even age distribution, with 33% under 30, 39% aged 30-60, and 28% over 60. The significant gap between the all-time births and the current living population suggests that many who were born with this name have passed away. It's also interesting to note that while the name is less common in the US, it remains the most common outside of the country, ranking at world rank #230,757 with 1,182 living bearers globally.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 134
California 17
New Mexico 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Christobal's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Christobal

How Many People Have the Name Christobal?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 658 people in the United States currently share the name Christobal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 501,428 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Christobal a Common or Rare Name?

Christobal 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 Christobal Mean?

Christobal means "Bearer of Christ" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Christobal in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Christobal Most Popular?

The name Christobal reached peak popularity in 2000, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Christobal?

Approximately 658 people named Christobal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 784. That works out to roughly 1 in 501,428 Americans.

Is Christobal a rare name?

Christobal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 501,428 Americans has this name.

What does the name Christobal mean?

Christobal means "Bearer of Christ" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Christobal more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Christobal are male and 0% are female.

When was Christobal most popular?

Christobal peaked in 2000 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US658
All-Time Births784
1 in X1 in 501,428
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age45
Peak Year2000
World Rank#230,757
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.