Krzysztof
Pronunciation: [ kr-EEST-awf ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Krzysztof first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 468 babies have been named Krzysztof in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Krzysztof is past its peak , currently ranked #38,845 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,845
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Old English (heord + wic) origin
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Germanic dithematic origin
"hard, earnest + friend"
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Alternative Old English interpretation origin
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English origin
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Latin via Spanish origin
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About the Name Krzysztof
Krzysztof is a boy name .
Krzysztof is currently ranked #38,845 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Krzysztof include Krz, Kry, Krzie, and Krzyie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis