Christóbal, derived from the Greek 'Christophoros', which translates to 'bearer of Christ', is an intriguing masculine given name of Spanish and Greek origin. It was widely popularized during the Middle Ages due to the legend of Saint Christopher, who is believed to have carried the young Jesus across a river. The name has been traditionally used in Spain and Hispanic countries, but it's also found in other regions with significant Spanish influences. In its most common form, Christóbal consists of five syllables: Kris-to-bal. It can be shortened to Cristóbalito for an endearing nickname.
The name Christobal experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the past century, with peaks and valleys seemingly independent of specific trends or cycles observed in other names. The highest number of births recorded was 20, occurring twice (in 1948 and 2000). Conversely, there were years where no babies named Christobal were born at all. Overall, the name's popularity appears to be relatively uncommon compared to other names, with a total of 778 births over these years.