Christophe: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Christophe

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1955

325 babies

All-time total

4,476

#1,916 all-time among boys

First recorded

1929

in Social Security records

Christophe popularity over time

4,476 babies have been named Christophe since 1929, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

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	5	1	–	#4,060
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	190	19	–	#699
1950s	2,354	235	+1139%	#405
1960s	626	63	-73%	#760
1970s	409	41	-35%	#985
1980s	370	37	-10%	#1,490
1990s	259	26	-30%	#1,949
2000s	147	15	-43%	#4,710
2010s	83	8	-44%	#6,712
2020s (to 2025)	33	6	-34%	#8,437

The story of Christophe

Christophe is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1929, 4,476 American babies have been named Christophe. Its peak came in 1955, when 325 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1950s.

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

How old are people named Christophe?

The median living Christophe is about 66 years old; half are between 46 and 71. An estimated 3,600 people named Christophe 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.

Christophe year by year

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

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–
2024	9	#8,445
2023	–	–
2022	9	#8,437
2021	8	#8,979
2020	7	#9,767
2019	10	#7,747
2018	9	#8,287
2017	–	–
2016	11	#7,232
2015	5	#12,422
2014	12	#6,712
2013	8	#8,945
2012	7	#9,900
2011	10	#7,604
2010	11	#7,164
2009	9	#8,421
2008	14	#6,122
2007	19	#4,839
2006	17	#5,109
2005	14	#5,622
2004	14	#5,544
2003	13	#5,612
2002	16	#4,737
2001	16	#4,710
2000	15	#4,822
1995	19	#3,450
1990	39	#1,949
1985	45	#1,490
1980	39	#1,549
1975	34	#1,533
1970	67	#992
1965	68	#891
1960	102	#760
1955	325	#405
1950	156	#544
1945	8	#2,597
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Famous people named Christophe

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Christophe Gans French film director (born 1960) Contemporary
2 Christophe Galtier French football manager and former player (born 1966) Contemporary
3 Christophe Dugarry French footballer (born 1972) Contemporary
4 Christophe Beck Canadian composer (born 1968) b. 1972 · Contemporary
5 Christophe Lemaitre French sprinter (born 1990) Contemporary
6 Christophe French musician (1945–2020) Contemporary
7 Christophe de Margerie French businessman (1951–2014) Contemporary
8 Christophe Jallet French footballer (born 1983) Contemporary
9 Christophe Honoré French writer and film director (born 1970) Contemporary
10 Christophe Willem French singer (born 1983) Contemporary
11 Christophe Plantin French humanist, publisher and printer (c.1520–1589) 16th century
12 Christophe Castaner French lawyer and politician (born 1966) Contemporary
13 Christophe Soglo Beninese military officer and politician 1909–1983 · Contemporary
14 Christophe Barratier French film producer, director, screenwriter and lyricist b. 1963 · Contemporary
15 Christophe Moreau French cyclist b. 1971 · Contemporary
16 Christophe Rochus Belgian tennis player (born 1978) Contemporary
17 Christophe Joseph Marie Dabiré Prime Minister of Burkina Faso (2019–2020; 2021) b. 1948 · Contemporary
18 Christophe Ohrel Swiss footballer (born 1968) Contemporary
19 Christophe Rinero French cyclist b. 1973 · Contemporary
20 Christophe Le Mével French road bicycle racer b. 1980 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Christophe?

The median living Christophe is about 66 years old. Half of all living Christophes are between 46 and 71 years old.

How many people named Christophe are alive today?

An estimated 3,600 people named Christophe are alive in the United States, based on 4,476 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Christophe mean?

Christophe is a male given name and a surname.

How popular is the name Christophe in 2025?

Christophe did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Christophe?

4,476 babies have been named Christophe in the United States since 1929, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Christophe most popular?

Christophe peaked in 1955, when 325 newborns received the name.

Is Christophe a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Christophe rising or falling?

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

Who are famous people named Christophe?

Well-known people named Christophe include Christophe Gans (film director), Christophe Galtier (soccer player), Christophe Dugarry (soccer player).

Names like Christophe

Names that sound and feel close to Christophe: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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