How Many People Are Named Cristofer?
Complete statistics for the name Cristofer: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cristofer, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 79,087 Americans today. With around 4,173 people named Cristofer living in the US, it's clear how unique this name is. The majority, 89%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 4,242 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cristofer Through the Generations
Cristofer saw its peak popularity in 2008 with 263 births, but since then, the trend has been declining. Today, the average age of someone named Cristofer is 19, with 3,758 individuals under 30, 484 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This stark age distribution highlights the name's association with younger generations, emphasizing its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cristofer's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cristofer
How Many People Have the Name Cristofer?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,173 people in the United States currently share the name Cristofer. That works out to roughly 1 in every 79,087 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cristofer a Common or Rare Name?
Cristofer 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 Cristofer Mean?
Cristofer means "creative variant of Christopher" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cristofer in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Cristofer Most Popular?
The name Cristofer reached peak popularity in 2008, with 263 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 Cristofer?
Approximately 4,173 people named Cristofer live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,242. That works out to roughly 1 in 79,087 Americans.
Is Cristofer a rare name?
Cristofer is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 79,087 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cristofer mean?
Cristofer means "creative variant of Christopher" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cristofer more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cristofer are male and 0% are female.
When was Cristofer most popular?
Cristofer peaked in 2008 with 263 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.