Kristopher is of Greek origin and means "to carry Christ." It is a variant spelling of Christopher, which is derived from the Greek words "Christos," meaning "anointed" or "Christ," and "pherō," meaning "to bear, to carry." The name has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique spelling while retaining the classic charm of its root name. Kristopher is also sometimes associated with Welsh origins, as it can be a diminutive form of Christopher in Welsh. However, the Greek origin is more widely recognized and accepted.
The name Kristopher reached its peak popularity between 1982 and 1985, with a notable increase from 15 births in 1977 to 28 births in 1985. However, its popularity declined significantly afterwards, with fewer than 13 births per year recorded from 1987 onwards, and only 5 or fewer births per year from 1994 onwards. Overall, the name Kristopher was given to 297 children between 1972 and 2004 in this dataset.