Kristofor is a unique and distinctive name of Greek origin, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. It was brought to prominence during the Middle Ages through the character of Saint Christopher, who is renowned for carrying the infant Christ across a river. The name gained popularity in Scandinavia during the Viking Age, where it was anglicized to Christopher.
Kristofor was a popular baby boy name during the late 1970s to mid-1980s, peaking at 58 births in 1984. However, its popularity waned significantly thereafter, with fewer than 20 births per year from 1989 onwards and only sporadic occurrences since 1995. Overall, there were 805 babies named Kristofor between 1966 and 2008.