Christopher

Gender Usage of the Name Christopher

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Christopher is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.7% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Christopher

• Worldwide

  #141 Boy’s name (2025)

• • United States

    #66 Boy’s name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    #146 Boy’s name (2025)

  • Canada

    #181 Boy’s name (2024)

  • Australia

    Unranked (2025)

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Christopher is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Christopher ranked #141 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #126 in 2024 — a drop of 15 places. Christopher maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.

Historically, its best recorded position was #2, achieved in multiple years (1984–1988) — 5 years total. Its lowest recorded position was #319 in 1915. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -28 places (from #113 to #141).

Name StyleMethodology

Characteristics of the Name Christopher

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names

Length

11 letters — Very Long Boy Names

Starts with

C — Boy Names Starting with C

Ends with

r — Boy Names Ending in “r”

Name AestheticMethodology

Christopher employs a three-syllableinitial stress to create an expansive, flowing phonetic profile. Saint Christopher provides a definitive cultural reference point, anchoring the name within an Elegant & Timeless tradition. This length and cadence contribute to a sophisticated and enduring presence.

Middle Names For Christopher

Middle names used with ChristopherMethodology

Christopher is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Christopher Michael · Christopher James · Christopher Scott · Christopher John · Christopher DavidView all 2,094 boy middle names.

• Total 4,451 middle names used with Christopher
• 767 girl middle names used with Christopher
• 1,373 unisex middle names used with Christopher

Middle name suggestions for ChristopherMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Christopher is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.

Examples: Christopher Jacob · Christopher Jason · Christopher Jesus · Christopher Jerry · Christopher Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Christopher

Sound Like Christopher Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Christofer · Christpher · Chirstopher · View all 15 names

Spelled Like Christopher Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Christhopher · Christophere · Christropher · View all 26 names

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Kenneth · Kevin · Kyle · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Christopher Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Alexander · Peter · Tyler · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Anthony · Timothy · Nicholas · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Christopher”

Dictionary Meaning of "Christopher"Methodology

• A male given name from Ancient Greek

  Examples

  • Am not I Christopher Sly, old Sly's son, of Burtonheath; by birth a pedlar, by education a card-maker, by transmutation a bear-herd, and now by present profession a tinker?
  • - - - a baby, which also happened to fall due, was baptized "Paul" ( for the church ) "Christopher" ( because St. Christopher had to do with rivers and ferries ), the Rector strenuously resisting the parents' desire to call it "Van Weyden Flood".

• A surname originating as a patronymic

Translations

The name Christopher has 95 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as a male given name, etc..

More Info

How to Spell Christopher in ASL

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• p
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Comments on the name Christopher

Community CommentsShowing 5 of 96 comments

• Pkbaremurked

  16/08/2025

  Also French, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish.

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• Montrolunar

  13/08/2025

  This is also used in Spanish-speaking countries, pronounced /'kɾis.to.feɾ/

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• Volva_maiden

  24/07/2025

  I really like the name even though I'm not a Christian but I really want to name my son this name because it's more of a commemoration towards Christopher Morcom, the best friend of Alan Turing (the name I chose was Teddy Christopher Alan King )

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• Big_boi_bobi

  17/07/2025

  In 2018, 26 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Christopher who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 10th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.

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• Slick_sheana

  09/07/2025

  There are more forms of the name Christopher - here in Estonia, the name Kristo or Christo is a popular male name, that's shortened from Christopher.

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