Christopher
Meaning: Bearer of Christ; Christ-carrier
Origin: Greek — from Christos (Christ) + phero (to bear, carry)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #10
Total births: 42,784
History: Christopher peaked in the 1970s-80s in Australia. Chris Hemsworth became one of Hollywood's biggest stars, bringing Australian charisma to the global stage as Thor. The name represents the generation of Australians who grew up with backyard cricket and ended up conquering the world.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2014) | #94 |
| Babies named Christopher in 2014 | 108 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 42,784 |
| Peak year | 1985 (1,451 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #2 |
| Years in records | 1952–2014 (63 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 12 spots |
Frequently asked about Christopher
What does the name Christopher mean?
Christopher means “Bearer of Christ; Christ-carrier” from Greek — from Christos (Christ) + phero (to bear, carry) roots.
What is the origin of the name Christopher?
Christopher has Greek — from Christos (Christ) + phero (to bear, carry) origin. The traditional meaning is “Bearer of Christ; Christ-carrier”.
How popular is Christopher in Australia?
Christopher ranked #94 in Australia in 2014 — given to 108 babies that year.
When was Christopher most popular?
Christopher peaked in 1985 with 1,451 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Christopher a boy or girl name?
Christopher is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Christophers in registered births are male.
Is the name Christopher rising or falling in popularity?
Christopher has fallen 12 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #82 in 2009 to #94 in 2014.
How long has Christopher been recorded in Australia?
Christopher appears in birth records in Australia across 63 years — from 1952 through 2014.