Kristopher
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Bearer of Christ
Origin: Greek/American
Popularity: Ranked #1190 in 2025 with 172 babies born.
History: Kristopher is a spelling variant of Christopher, from the Greek Christophoros meaning bearer of Christ. The K spelling emerged in the United States as a modern alternative to the traditional Christopher. It has been used since the mid-20th century, maintaining the same meaning and heritage with a slightly different visual identity.
Name length: 10 letters
How common is Kristopher? About 1 in 19,352 babies born in 2025 were named Kristopher, or roughly 0.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kristopher
What does the name Kristopher mean?
Kristopher means “Bearer of Christ” from Greek/American roots.
What is the origin of the name Kristopher?
Kristopher has Greek/American origin. The traditional meaning is “Bearer of Christ”.
How popular is Kristopher?
Kristopher ranked #1188 in 2025 — given to 172 babies that year.
When was Kristopher most popular?
Kristopher peaked in 1978 with 2,525 babies registered that year.
Is Kristopher a boy or girl name?
Kristopher is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kristophers in registered births are male.
Is the name Kristopher rising or falling in popularity?
Kristopher has fallen 360 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #828 in 2020 to #1188 in 2025.
How long has Kristopher been recorded?
Kristopher appears in birth records across 79 years — from 1947 through 2025.