Boys name · California
Christopher in California
Christopher was the 72nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 516 babies named Christopher that year. Since 1915, California families have named 225,231 babies Christopher.
Popularity over time
Christopher in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 | 313th |
| 1934 | 11 | 300th |
| 1949 | 579 | 42nd |
| 1964 | 1,900 | 21st |
| 1980 | 4,783 | 3rd |
| 1995 | 4,098 | 4th |
| 2010 | 2,036 | 15th |
| 2025 | 516 | 72nd |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 313th in 1915 to 72nd in 2025.
The most babies named Christopher in California in a single year was 6,722, in 1985. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1981.
Across the country, Christopher reached its best rank of #1 in Texas (1982). See Christopher in every state →
How popular is Christopher in California?
Christopher was the 72nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 516 babies named Christopher that year. Since 1915, California families have named 225,231 babies Christopher.
How many babies are named Christopher in California?
In 2025, 516 babies were named Christopher in California. The most babies named Christopher in California in a single year was 6,722, in 1985.
What is the rank of Christopher in California?
Christopher ranked 72nd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1981.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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