Kristoffer

Kristoffer is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 10 boys in the United States.

Kristoffer at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kristoffer

Kristoffer belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kristoffer first appears in Social Security records in 1967. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #457 in 1978, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 3,928 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kristoffer in US records

First recorded (US)
1967
Best US rank
#457 in 1978
Peak year
1978
Babies named Kristoffer in 2024
10
Total since 1880
3,928

Kristoffer in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1821 in 1998
Babies named Kristoffer in 2015
5
Total since 1996
41

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kristoffer mean?

The meaning of Kristoffer is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kristoffer a boy or girl name?

Kristoffer is a boy name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kristoffer?

Kristoffer comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kristoffer?

Kristoffer first appears in US records in 1967. Its best-ever ranking was #457 in 1978, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].