At a glance
- In short
- Christopher is a male name of Greek origin, meaning "Christ-bearer."
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1986 (#6,721)
- Babies in 1986
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- First recorded
- 1986 (the only year on record)
Meaning of Cchristopher
Christopher is a male name with origins in Greek. It is derived from the Greek name Christophoros, which means "bearing Christ" or "Christ-bearer." The name Christopher has strong religious associations and is often associated with St. Christopher, the Christian martyr and patron saint of travelers. In terms of pronunciation, both American English and British English pronunciations are the same, pronounced as see-KRIS-tuh-fer (/siːˠˌkɪˈstəfər/). Over the years, Christopher has remained a popular choice for parents, consistently ranking among the top names for boys in the United States.
How to pronounce Cchristopher
English
- Pronounced see-KRIS-tuh-fer /siːˠˌkɪˈstəfər/
Popularity of Cchristopher in the U.S.
Cchristopher appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1986, ranked #6,721 with 5 babies.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
Year-by-year table, 1986 1 row
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 | 6,721 | new |