How Many People Are Named Cristobal?
Complete statistics for the name Cristobal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cristobal is a rare Spanish name, with only 1 in 46,346 Americans bearing it today, making it quite unique. There are around 7,120 people named Cristobal living in the US, giving it a very rare status among male names. The majority, 54%, are under 30, indicating its popularity among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 7,896 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: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cristobal Through the Generations
Cristobal has seen its peak in recent times, with 249 births in 2001, but it's now slowly declining. With an average age of 33, most Cristobals are still relatively young, with 4,292 under 30 and 2,642 between 30 and 60. Only 962 are over 60, showing how this name is predominantly used by newer generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Cristobal
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cristobal's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Cristobal
How Many People Have the Name Cristobal?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,669 people in the United States currently share the name Cristobal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 90,338 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Cristobal a Common or Rare Name?
Cristobal is classified as 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 Cristobal Mean?
Cristobal means "Christ bearer" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cristobal in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Cristobal Most Popular?
The name Cristobal reached peak popularity in 2001, with 249 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Cristobal?
Approximately 3,669 people named Cristobal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,669. That works out to roughly 1 in 90,338 Americans.
Is Cristobal a rare name?
Cristobal is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 90,338 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cristobal mean?
Cristobal means "Christ bearer" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Cristobal more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cristobal are male and 0% are female.
When was Cristobal most popular?
Cristobal peaked in 2001 with 249 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.