Krzysztof
Pronunciation: [ kr-EEST-awf ]
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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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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,845
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"hill, mound, burial tumulus"
#38,681 in US
Greek via Latin origin
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Greek althainein origin
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#38,853 in US
Old English origin
"meadow by the bow or bend"
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Old High German origin
"ardent friend, eager companion"
#38,887 in US
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"Herd farm or livestock enclosure"
#38,650 in US
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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, Krzy, Krzys, Krzysy, Krzysie, Tof, Tofy, Tofie, Ztof, Kry, Krie, and Krzkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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