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Kristoffer
OriginScandinavian variation of Christopher, Greek and Latin
Meaning"bearer of Christ"
US Rank#7025
2025 SSA
About Kristoffer
This Scandinavian spin on Christopher gives that enduring classic a lighter, more individual twist, though many may see it as simply a kree8iv spelling.
Not true: It has authentic roots as a variation of the original. And short form Kris couldn't be simpler or more straightforward, though the K spelling also leads directly to Kit or Kip.
Pronounced KRIS-tof-er.
As of October 2026, Kristoffer ranked #7025 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #457 in 1978.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,978 | 19 | 9.9 |
| 2016 | #4,706 | 21 | 11.1 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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