Christophe
4 countries#1100 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Christophe was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
376,044 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1100 · peaked in 1969 with 22,638 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Pas-de-Calais, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
4,476 births recorded 1929–2024 · peaked in 1955 with 325 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
47 births recorded 1979–2020 · peaked in 2000 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
43 births recorded 1997–2020 · peaked in 2000 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4 births recorded 1979–1979 · peaked in 1979 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Christophe’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #251 | — |
| 2004 | #276 | ↓25 |
| 2005 | #340 | ↓64 |
| 2006 | #389 | ↓49 |
| 2007 | #387 | ↑2 |
| 2008 | #437 | ↓50 |
| 2009 | #503 | ↓66 |
| 2010 | #612 | ↓109 |
| 2011 | #713 | ↓101 |
| 2012 | #670 | ↑43 |
| 2013 | #765 | ↓95 |
| 2014 | #838 | ↓73 |
| 2015 | #852 | ↓14 |
| 2016 | #864 | ↓12 |
| 2017 | #972 | ↓108 |
| 2018 | #1155 | ↓183 |
| 2019 | #1490 | ↓335 |
| 2020 | #995 | ↑495 |
| 2021 | #1293 | ↓298 |
| 2022 | #1100 | ↑193 |
Frequently asked questions about Christophe
Is Christophe a popular name?
Yes — Christophe currently ranks #1100 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Christophe more common for boys or girls?
Christophe is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Christophe most popular?
Christophe peaked in 1969 in France, with 22,638 recorded births that year.
Is Christophe rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Christophe’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #191 in 1900 to #1100 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Christophe?
At least 380,567 babies have been recorded with the name Christophe across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Christophe popular in more than one country?
Yes — Christophe appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.