Kristoff
Every Kristoff since 1977 — 608 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kristoff
Kristoff is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,297 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 608 American babies have been named Kristoff. Its peak came in 2015, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kristoff stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kristoff year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,297 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,349 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,374 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,633 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,463 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,859 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,465 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,429 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,282 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,936 |
| 2015 | 41 | #2,887 |
| 2014 | 34 | #3,275 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,289 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,335 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,836 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13,425 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,451 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,271 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,805 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,311 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,524 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,599 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,089 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,132 |
| 2001 | 15 | #5,037 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,156 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,508 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,557 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kristoff in 2025?
Kristoff ranked #6,297 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kristoff?
608 babies have been named Kristoff in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kristoff most popular?
Kristoff peaked in 2015, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Kristoff a boy or girl name?
Kristoff is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kristoff rising or falling?
Kristoff is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.