Christobal: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	15	2	–	#4,253
1930s	42	4	+180%	#3,019
1940s	27	3	-36%	#2,639
1950s	78	8	+189%	#2,167
1960s	100	10	+28%	#2,235
1970s	116	12	+16%	#2,623
1980s	94	9	-19%	#3,058
1990s	76	8	-19%	#5,197
2000s	130	13	+71%	#3,936
2010s	72	7	-45%	#6,695
2020s (to 2025)	41	7	-5%	#7,864

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

#4,253

1930s

+180%

#3,019

1940s

-36%

#2,639

1950s

+189%

#2,167

1960s

100

+28%

#2,235

1970s

116

+16%

#2,623

1980s

-19%

#3,058

1990s

-19%

#5,197

2000s

130

+71%

#3,936

2010s

-45%

#6,695

2020s (to 2025)

-5%

#7,864

The story of Christobal

Christobal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,896 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1922, 791 American babies have been named Christobal. Its peak came in 2000, when 20 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Christobal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Christobal?

The median living Christobal is about 39 years old; half are between 21 and 55. An estimated 700 people named Christobal are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Christobal year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	7	#9,896
2024	6	#11,197
2023	5	#12,567
2022	10	#7,864
2021	7	#9,922
2020	6	#10,858
2019	–	–
2018	8	#8,984
2017	–	–
2016	5	#12,556
2015	12	#6,747
2014	8	#8,924
2013	9	#8,238
2012	12	#6,695
2011	8	#8,904
2010	10	#7,689
2009	11	#7,310
2008	13	#6,459
2007	9	#8,298
2006	13	#6,161
2005	9	#7,746
2004	7	#9,113
2003	9	#7,337
2002	20	#4,065
2001	19	#4,152
2000	20	#3,936
1995	10	#5,563
1990	7	#6,525
1985	14	#3,242
1980	9	#4,197
1975	10	#3,479
1970	9	#3,318
1965	10	#2,645
1960	13	#2,335
1955	8	#3,007
1950	6	#3,378
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	7	#3,339
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Christobal, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Christobal?

The median living Christobal is about 39 years old. Half of all living Christobals are between 21 and 55 years old.

How many people named Christobal are alive today?

An estimated 700 people named Christobal are alive in the United States, based on 791 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Christobal in 2025?

Christobal ranked #9,896 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Christobal?

791 babies have been named Christobal in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Christobal most popular?

Christobal peaked in 2000, when 20 newborns received the name.

Is Christobal a boy or girl name?

Christobal is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Christobal rising or falling?

Christobal is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Christobal popularity over time

The story of Christobal

How old are people named Christobal?

Christobal year by year

Frequently asked questions

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