Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Christopher.
National Rank (2025)
#68
All-Time Peak Rank
#2 (1972)
Total U.S. Births
2,069,596
Unisex Distribution99.5% Boy / 0.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Christopher Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Christopher
According to SSA data, Christopher achieved its highest historical rank of #2 in 1972. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1984 with 60,021 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 51.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Christopher scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-51.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record60,021Births in 1984
Years in Top 100
77yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:752
1890s:668
1900s:484
1910s:1,960
1920s:2,862
1930s:2,731
1940s:15,865
1950s:78,333
1960s:237,144
1970s:475,423
1980s:554,863
1990s:360,287
2000s:203,372
2010s:102,156
2020s:32,696
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesChris-top-her
Letter Count11 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 98.9% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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