How Many People Are Named Christphor?

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

Christphor
Very Rare
Greek

Christphor is a very rare name, with only 233 people alive in the US today. That's 1 in 1,418,710 Americans. It peaked in 1972 with 26 births, and now most bearers are middle-aged.

~233
Living in US
1 in 1,418,710
Americans
1972
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bearer of Christ
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Protective Determined Loyal
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 a strong drive toward achievement and a talent for managing resources and people.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

347
Worldwide Bearers
#877,214
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
233
🇨🇩 DR Congo
27
🇿🇦 South Africa
24
🇬🇧 England
8
🇮🇳 India
5
🇱🇷 Liberia
2
🇮🇪 Ireland
1
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
233 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 52
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
230
Would be 30–60 (88%)
31
Would be over 60 (12%)

All 261 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: 1972

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
41
Modern Appeal
59
International
42

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

📜 Christphor Through the Generations

The name Christphor has a unique journey, with just 261 total births across all time but 233 people still alive today, making it a truly uncommon choice. Its peak in 1972 stands out, with 26 new babies given this name that year. Today, the majority of Christphors are in their 30s to 60s, showing a stable trend over decades. The stark contrast between the high birth rate in one year and the low current population is fascinating. This name's rarity and the fact that most bearers are middle-aged paint a picture of a name that was once trendy but has since become a cherished, less common moniker.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Christphor's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Christphor

How Many People Have the Name Christphor?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 233 people in the United States currently share the name Christphor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,418,710 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Christphor a Common or Rare Name?

Christphor 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 Christphor Mean?

Christphor 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 Christphor in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Christphor Most Popular?

The name Christphor reached peak popularity in 1972, with 26 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 Christphor?

Approximately 233 people named Christphor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 261. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,418,710 Americans.

Is Christphor a rare name?

Christphor is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,418,710 Americans has this name.

What does the name Christphor mean?

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

Is Christphor more male or female?

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

When was Christphor most popular?

Christphor peaked in 1972 with 26 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 US233
All-Time Births261
1 in X1 in 1,418,710
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age52
Peak Year1972
World Rank#877,214
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.