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Kristopher is a classic and enduring male name with Germanic origins, derived from the Greek name Christophoros. The name means "bearing Christ" or "carrying Christ," reflecting its Christian roots. Variations of the name include Christopher, Krister, and Kristofer.
Kristopher first rose to prominence in the English-speaking world as a variation of the name Christopher, which was popular throughout the Middle Ages. While Christopher has remained a consistent favorite over the centuries, Kristopher has seen fluctuations in popularity. In 2022, Kristopher ranked 1,009th in popularity for newborn boys in the United States, with 6 babies given the name.
Though Kristopher is not among the most common names today, there are several notable individuals who share this moniker. One is Kristopher Hivju, the Norwegian actor best known for his role as Tormund Giantsbane on the HBO series Game of Thrones. Another is Kristopher Jansz, the Dutch singer-songwriter and musician.
Kristopher is a classic, timeless name that projects an image of strength, wisdom, and faith. Parents drawn to this name may value its traditional roots and spiritual connotations. Individuals with the name Kristopher are often perceived as reliable, steadfast, and dedicated. The name flows well with a variety of middle and last names, such as Kristopher James Forrester or Kristopher Edward Novak.
The name Kristopher has religious and literary significance. In Christian tradition, Saint Christopher is the patron saint of travelers, and his feast day is celebrated on July 25th. Kristopher has also appeared in works of fiction, such as the 1952 novel The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk, in which the character Kristopher Keith Forney plays a key role.
For parents considering the name Kristopher, other classic and timeless options to explore include:
These names share Kristopher's traditional appeal and can create harmonious sibling sets.
2022 | 219 | 1,009 |
2021 | 242 | 930 |
2020 | 277 | 827 |
2019 | 306 | 771 |
2018 | 315 | 748 |
2017 | 376 | 675 |
2016 | 350 | 705 |
2015 | 465 | 594 |
2014 | 465 | 593 |
2013 | 494 | 538 |
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Kris | 34 | View Details |
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Christofer | 27 | View Details |
Khristopher | 20 | View Details |
Kristoffer | 6 | View Details |
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Kristoper | 0 | View Details |
Kirstopher | 0 | View Details |
Krisstopher | 0 | View Details |
Kristoher | 0 | View Details |
Krystopher | 0 | View Details |
Krystofer | 0 | View Details |
Kristepher | 0 | View Details |
Khrystopher | 0 | View Details |
Kristapher | 0 | View Details |
Crystopher | 0 | View Details |
Chrystopher | 0 | View Details |
Crystofer | 0 | View Details |
Kristifer | 0 | View Details |
Kristafer | 0 | View Details |
Shristopher | 0 | View Details |
Krispin | 0 | View Details |
Crisstopher | 0 | View Details |
Chrisopher | 0 | View Details |
Hristopher | 0 | View Details |
Christipher | 0 | View Details |
Christerpher | 0 | View Details |
Christropher | 0 | View Details |
Christafer | 0 | View Details |
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