Kristofer

Kristofer is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 33 boys in the United States.

Kristofer at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kristofer

Kristofer belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kristofer first appears in Social Security records in 1945. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #422 in 1978, and in 2024 33 babies received the name — 9,761 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kristofer in US records

First recorded (US)
1945
Best US rank
#422 in 1978
Peak year
1978
Babies named Kristofer in 2024
33
Total since 1880
9,761

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kristofer mean?

The meaning of Kristofer is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Scandinavian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kristofer a boy or girl name?

Kristofer is a boy name. In 2024, 33 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kristofer?

Kristofer comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Kristofer?

Kristofer first appears in US records in 1945. Its best-ever ranking was #422 in 1978, and 33 babies were given the name in 2024.

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