Christoper: 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	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	139	14	–	#1,324
1960s	404	40	+191%	#1,033
1970s	812	81	+101%	#842
1980s	998	100	+23%	#824
1990s	453	45	-55%	#1,363
2000s	242	24	-47%	#2,875
2010s	96	10	-60%	#5,207
2020s (to 2025)	17	3	-70%	#10,927

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

139

–

#1,324

1960s

404

+191%

#1,033

1970s

812

+101%

#842

1980s

998

100

+23%

#824

1990s

453

-55%

#1,363

2000s

242

-47%

#2,875

2010s

-60%

#5,207

2020s (to 2025)

-70%

#10,927

The story of Christoper

Christoper is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,927 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1950, 3,161 American babies have been named Christoper. Its peak came in 1985, when 117 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1980s.

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 Christoper stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Christoper?

The median living Christoper is about 42 years old; half are between 35 and 51. An estimated 2,900 people named Christoper 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.

Christoper year by year

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

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	6	#10,927
2024	–	–
2023	5	#12,568
2022	6	#11,126
2021	–	–
2020	–	–
2019	5	#12,517
2018	5	#12,526
2017	10	#7,675
2016	5	#12,558
2015	9	#8,163
2014	10	#7,654
2013	17	#5,207
2012	9	#8,280
2011	15	#5,716
2010	11	#7,162
2009	18	#5,134
2008	22	#4,423
2007	29	#3,616
2006	23	#4,121
2005	30	#3,330
2004	17	#4,828
2003	18	#4,451
2002	26	#3,367
2001	28	#3,157
2000	31	#2,875
1995	38	#2,146
1990	67	#1,363
1985	117	#824
1980	80	#1,011
1975	72	#966
1970	60	#1,054
1965	45	#1,112
1960	26	#1,589
1955	17	#1,912
1950	8	#2,806
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Christoper?

The median living Christoper is about 42 years old. Half of all living Christopers are between 35 and 51 years old.

How many people named Christoper are alive today?

An estimated 2,900 people named Christoper are alive in the United States, based on 3,161 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Christoper in 2025?

Christoper ranked #10,927 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Christoper?

3,161 babies have been named Christoper in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Christoper most popular?

Christoper peaked in 1985, when 117 newborns received the name.

Is Christoper a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Christoper rising or falling?

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

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Christoper popularity over time

The story of Christoper

How old are people named Christoper?

Christoper year by year

Frequently asked questions

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