How Many People Are Named Kristopher?
Complete statistics for the name Kristopher: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kristopher, a rare male name, is held by 59,940 people in the US, making up 1 in 5,506 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1978 with 2,536 births; now, it's declining but remains a classic name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 63,372 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: 1978Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kristopher Through the Generations
Kristopher has seen its heyday and is now on a steady decline, yet it still resonates with many. Born in 1978, the peak year saw 2,536 births, marking a significant moment in the name's history. Today, most Kristophers are aged 30-60, with 26% under 30 and just 2% over 60, indicating a broad generational appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kristopher's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kristopher
How Many People Have the Name Kristopher?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 59,940 people in the United States currently share the name Kristopher. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,506 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Kristopher a Common or Rare Name?
Kristopher 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 Kristopher Mean?
Kristopher means "creative variant of Christopher" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kristopher in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Kristopher Most Popular?
The name Kristopher reached peak popularity in 1978, with 2,536 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 Kristopher?
Approximately 59,940 people named Kristopher live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 63,372. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,506 Americans.
Is Kristopher a rare name?
Kristopher is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,506 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kristopher mean?
Kristopher means "creative variant of Christopher" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kristopher more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kristopher are male and 0% are female.
When was Kristopher most popular?
Kristopher peaked in 1978 with 2,536 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.