Will my child share the name Kristofer with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Kristofer per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kristofer in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kristofer becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kristofer is declining: down 1,738 places since 2014, to #4,702 in 2019. It peaked at #680 in 1996.

Is Kristofer a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kristofer is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Kristofer a popular baby name in the United States?

Kristofer does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Kristofer

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Kristofer is a distinctive choice, ranked #4702 in 2019. Your child is likely to be the only Kristofer in their class.

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UK Rank 2019

#4702

About the Name Kristofer

Kristofer has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 872 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #680 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Kristofer is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kristofer in their class.