Name comparison · boy names
Christian vs. Christopher
In 2025, Christopher leads at #68 among U.S. boys' names, with Christian at #96. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Christian | Christopher |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #96 | #68 |
| Babies in 2025 | 3,641 | 4,748 |
| All-time peak | #21 in 2006 | #2 in 1972 |
| Uniqueness score | 19 / 100 | 16 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Mississippi (#47) | Mississippi (#24) |