Christopher

Boys

Best rank #12 (2008) · ranked in 16 years

Christopher has appeared in the popularity rankings across 16 of the tracked years since 2008.

It eased from #12 in 2008 to #97 in 2023.

It does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

18,005 newborns received the name Christopher in 2008, its peak year.

Christopher was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820162023
  1. 2023975,204
  2. 2022925,594
  3. 2021835,874
  4. 2020726,227
  5. 2019667,027
  6. 2018637,350
  7. 2017558,319
  8. 2016519,119
  9. 2015469,868
  10. 20143910,406
  11. 20133510,893
  12. 20123111,940
  13. 20112813,045
  14. 20101914,310
  15. 20091416,391
  16. 20081218,005

Similar names

Charlotte, Christian, Carter stand out as close matches to Christopher, tracking a similar sound or popularity window. See how their rankings compare below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Christopher a popular name?
Christopher reached a best rank of #12 in 2008 and has charted in 16 years.
Where does Christopher rank now?
Christopher does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Christopher a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Christopher most popular?
Christopher peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)