Boys name · North Carolina
Christopher in North Carolina
Christopher was the 66th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 173 babies named Christopher that year. Since 1911, North Carolina families have named 63,519 babies Christopher.
Popularity over time
Christopher in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 8 | 154th |
| 1927 | 14 | 275th |
| 1945 | 9 | 356th |
| 1961 | 429 | 28th |
| 1977 | 1,457 | 2nd |
| 1993 | 1,243 | 1st |
| 2009 | 639 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 173 | 66th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 154th in 1911 to 66th in 2025.
The most babies named Christopher in North Carolina in a single year was 1,821, in 1989. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1979.
Across the country, Christopher reached its best rank of #1 in Texas (1982). See Christopher in every state →
How popular is Christopher in North Carolina?
Christopher was the 66th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 173 babies named Christopher that year. Since 1911, North Carolina families have named 63,519 babies Christopher.
How many babies are named Christopher in North Carolina?
In 2025, 173 babies were named Christopher in North Carolina. The most babies named Christopher in North Carolina in a single year was 1,821, in 1989.
What is the rank of Christopher in North Carolina?
Christopher ranked 66th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1979.
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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