Christopher
Boy name · 26,850 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Christopher: 26,850 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 1,406 births in 1982.
From the Greek Christophoros, meaning "bearer of Christ," Christopher has been a steadfast favourite in Scotland for decades, often shortened to Chris. Its most famous bearer is the explorer Christopher Columbus, whose voyages reshaped world history. In literature, Christopher Robin Milne inspired the beloved character in A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories. Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travellers, lends his name to the Caribbean island of Saint Christopher (St Kitts). A notable variant is the Scottish Gaelic form Crìsdean, and the name saw a peak in popularity across Scotland during the 1980s and 1990s, though it remains a classic choice today.
Boy 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19821,406 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #14032 babies
- Total births
- 26,850since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 34%vs prior 5y