Baby Name Profile
Christopher
#162 all-timeGreek originMostly a boy's name (100%)biblical
What does Christopher mean?
“bearer of Christ”
Christopher is a name of Greek origin.
Christopher year by year
2026*
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outside top 250
2025
#131
2024
#184
2023
#151
2022
#142
2021
#242
2020
#120
2019
#106
*2026 is a partial year. Snapshot 2026-07-03.
Other spellings of Christopher
ChrisChristianCristianKristopher
Famous people named Christopher
- Christopher Columbusexplorer, discovered the Americas
- Christopher Nolanacclaimed film director, screenwriter
- Christopher Walkeniconic actor, distinctive voice
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