Christopher, of Greek origin, means "bearer of Christ." The name was popularized during the Middle Ages when it was borne by several saints and martyrs. It has been widely used throughout Europe since that time, especially in English-speaking countries. Christopher is typically a masculine given name, though it can also be used as a surname. Its variants include Chris, Topher, and Kristoffer.
"It appears that the name Christopher had periods of popularity and decline in births over the years. The peak occurred in 1971 with 30 births, while other years saw as few as 5 births."