Kristoff
2025 SSA
About Kristoff
Kristoff is a masculine name of Slavic and Scandinavian origin, serving as a variation of Christopher, which means 'bearer of Christ' from the Greek 'Christophoros'. The name gained significant recognition in modern popular culture through the character Kristoff in Disney's 'Frozen' films. Before this exposure, the name was more commonly found in Northern European countries, particularly in Russia, Norway, and Sweden. Kristoff has a strong, distinctive sound while maintaining a friendly accessibility. While not among the most common names in English-speaking countries, it offers families a slightly unique alternative to the more traditional Christopher, with the same meaningful religious connection but a more distinctive Nordic flair.
Pronounced KRIS-tof.
As of October 2026, Kristoff ranked #6297 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2886 in 2015.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,274 | 34 | 17.7 |
| 2015 | #2,886 | 41 | 21.4 |
| 2016 | #3,936 | 27 | 14.2 |
| 2017 | #4,280 | 24 | 13 |
| 2018 | #4,427 | 23 | 12.7 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | #4,632 | 22 | 12.6 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Kristoff on lists
Famous Kristoffs
- Kristoff St. John
American actor
Kristoff in pop culture
- Kristoff
character in the Disney movie Frozen
- Kristoff Vernard
a Marvel character adopted by Doctor Doom.