All about the name

Christohper

Male

« Christopher is a Greek name meaning "bearer of Christ," derived from "Christos" (anointed) and "pher" (to bear). »

#8432 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Christopher is a name of Greek origin that means "bearer of Christ." It was derived from the Greek word "Christos," which means "anointed" or "messiah," and the word "pher," which means "to bear" or "to carry." The name Christopher was popularized by Saint Christopher, who was a martyr during the 3rd century in the Roman Empire. According to legend, Saint Christopher was a powerful man who carried people across a dangerous river. One day, he carried a child across the river who turned out to be Christ. From that moment on, Saint Christopher became known as the patron saint of travelers and is often depicted carrying the infant Jesus on his shoulders. The name Christopher became popular in Europe during the Middle Ages and has remained a popular choice for boys' names ever since. It was particularly popular in England during the Tudor period and has been among the top 10 most popular boy's names in the United States for many years.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Christohper since 1880

Total births
423
Total since 1880
Peak year
1983
30 births
in 2008
7
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years