Boys name · California
Christopher in California
In 2025, 516 babies born in California were named Christopher, making it the #72 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1915, add up to 225,231.
Popularity over time
Christopher in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 | #313 |
| 1934 | 11 | #300 |
| 1949 | 579 | #42 |
| 1964 | 1,900 | #21 |
| 1980 | 4,783 | #3 |
| 1995 | 4,098 | #4 |
| 2010 | 2,036 | #15 |
| 2025 | 516 | #72 |
Christopher had its most births in California in 1985, when 6,722 babies were given the name. Its highest rank in California came in 1981, at #2.
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #2 in 1981 to #525 in 1927, starting at #313 in 1915 and ending at #72 in 2025.
Texas gave Christopher its highest national rank, #1, in 1982. See Christopher in every state →
How popular is Christopher in California?
In 2025, 516 babies born in California were named Christopher, making it the #72 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1915, add up to 225,231.
How many babies are named Christopher in California?
In 2025, 516 babies born in California were named Christopher.
What is the rank of Christopher in California?
Christopher's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #72.
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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