Boys name · Illinois
Christopher in Illinois
Christopher was the 91st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 130 babies named Christopher that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 86,723 babies Christopher.
Popularity over time
Christopher in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 | 264th |
| 1929 | 15 | 283rd |
| 1945 | 51 | 158th |
| 1961 | 848 | 28th |
| 1977 | 2,022 | 6th |
| 1993 | 1,478 | 5th |
| 2009 | 637 | 14th |
| 2025 | 130 | 91st |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 264th in 1912 to 91st in 2025.
The most babies named Christopher in Illinois in a single year was 2,563, in 1982. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1972.
Across the country, Christopher reached its best rank of #1 in Texas (1982). See Christopher in every state →
How popular is Christopher in Illinois?
Christopher was the 91st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 130 babies named Christopher that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 86,723 babies Christopher.
How many babies are named Christopher in Illinois?
In 2025, 130 babies were named Christopher in Illinois. The most babies named Christopher in Illinois in a single year was 2,563, in 1982.
What is the rank of Christopher in Illinois?
Christopher ranked 91st among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1972.
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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