Christopher
girl nameChristopher entered the US charts in 1938, peaked at #476 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1938–2025
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rank today
#476
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3716 |
| 1940s | #2315 |
| 1950s | #1892 |
| 1960s | #1185 |
| 1970s | #601 |
| 1980s | #558 |
| 1990s | #1689 |
| 2000s | #3837 |
| 2010s | #8929 |
| 2020s | #11675 |
Living bearers
About 9,000 people named Christopher are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Christopher alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Christopher in 2025?
- Christopher is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Christopher most popular?
- Christopher peaked in 1983, reaching #476 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Christopher with classmates?
- Christopher will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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