Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Christ-bearer, Bearer of Christ, To Carry
Pronunciation: kris-tuh-fer, /ˈkrɪs.tə.fər/, K R IH S T AH F ER
Popularity Rank: #375
The name Christopher is of Greek origin and means 'bearer of Christ' or 'Christ-bearer'. It is a popular name in English-speaking countries and has religious connotations.
The name Christopher is of Greek origin and means Christ-bearer, Bearer of Christ, To Carry. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Christopher is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, France, and 92 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kris-tuh-fer
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkrɪs.tə.fər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K R IH S T AH F ER
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Christopher is recorded 144,306 times globally, ranking it as the 375th most common name worldwide.
Christopher is most prevalent in United States of America, with 52,412 occurrences, making it the 69th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Christopher is found among 1 in every 31 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #69 | 1 : 35 |
| United Kingdom | #129 | 1 : 31 |
| France | #277 | 1 : 102 |
| Nigeria | #135 | 1 : 142 |
| South Africa | #173 | 1 : 289 |
| Germany | #188 | 1 : 61 |
| Canada | #92 | 1 : 86 |
| Chile | #338 | 1 : 197 |
| Italy | #935 | 1 : 404 |
| Mexico | #632 | 1 : 317 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Christopher from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 06:56 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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