How Many People Are Named Christoph?

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

Christoph
Very Rare
German

Christoph means 'follower of Christ' and is very rare, with only 1,081 people named Christoph living in the US today, making up just 1 in 305,275 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1969 with 32 births, showing a stable trend over the decades.

~805
Living in US
1 in 411,738
Americans
1969
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Follower of Christ
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Devoted Resolute Compassionate
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 signifies leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

264,698
Worldwide Bearers
#3,983
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
165,110
🇦🇹 Austria
25,564
🇨🇭 Switzerland
24,898
🇨🇩 DR Congo
24,734
🇺🇸 United States
7,854
🇧🇪 Belgium
2,143
🇹🇭 Thailand
1,578
🇵🇱 Poland
1,414
🇬🇭 Ghana
1,068
🇿🇦 South Africa
875

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,081 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
398
Would be under 30 (34%)
569
Would be 30–60 (48%)
211
Would be over 60 (18%)

All 1,178 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: 1969

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
52
Modern Appeal
58
International
100

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

📜 Christoph Through the Generations

Christoph, meaning 'follower of Christ', has seen a steady presence in the United States since its inception. With 1,178 total births recorded throughout history, the name has maintained a niche appeal. As of today, there are 1,081 individuals bearing this name, reflecting a very rare status among American names. Interestingly, the age distribution reveals a fairly even spread, with 398 under 30, 569 aged 30-60, and 211 over 60, indicating a balanced representation across different age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 52
New York 10
Massachusetts 5
Pennsylvania 5
Texas 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Christoph's German roots

📄 About the Name Christoph

How Many People Have the Name Christoph?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 805 people in the United States currently share the name Christoph. That works out to roughly 1 in every 411,738 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Christoph a Common or Rare Name?

Christoph 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 Christoph Mean?

Christoph means "follower of Christ" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Christoph Most Popular?

The name Christoph reached peak popularity in 1969, with 32 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 Christoph?

Approximately 805 people named Christoph live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 805. That works out to roughly 1 in 411,738 Americans.

Is Christoph a rare name?

Christoph is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 411,738 Americans has this name.

What does the name Christoph mean?

Christoph means "follower of Christ" and comes from German origins.

Is Christoph more male or female?

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

When was Christoph most popular?

Christoph peaked in 1969 with 32 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.

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 US805
All-Time Births805
1 in X1 in 411,738
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1969
World Rank#3,983
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.