Christof
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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
Christof first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 59 babies have been named Christof in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Christof is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,784 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,784
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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#39,603 in US
English origin
"golden brown; tawny"
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French origin
"from the mountain"
#39,937 in US
Persian origin
"darkness, dimness (alternate Persian ..."
#39,670 in US
Old Norse origin
"ever ruler, eternal king"
#39,859 in US
Hebrew origin
"God will raise up"
#39,864 in US
Hebrew via Irish origin
"God is gracious"
#39,878 in US
Hebrew via Irish origin
"God is gracious"
#39,719 in US
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About the Name Christof
Christof is a boy name .
Christof is currently ranked #39,784 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Christof include Chr, Chy, Chrie, and Chriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Christof include Christopher, Christian, Christop, Chris, Christia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis