Topher is of American origin, derived from Christopher, meaning "bearer of Christ." It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as a unique yet accessible alternative to Christopher.
"The name Topher experienced a significant increase in popularity from 2007 to 2013, with the highest number of births occurring in that year (15). Since then, the number of births has fluctuated between 5 and 10 annually, with no clear upward or downward trend. Over the entire period from 2007 to 2023, there were a total of 136 babies named Topher."