UK boy's name
Christoph
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "bearer of Christ".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Christoph is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Christoph popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3334, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 5 births.
This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1998 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Christoph is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Christoph. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Christoph ranked #3334 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 5 boys were registered as Christoph.
- • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Christoph as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3334
2020
Births in 2020
5
Latest year
Peak year
2020
5 births
Estimated living
24
2026
Meaning
What does Christoph mean?
The name Christoph is derived from the Greek word "Christos", meaning "anointed one" or "the anointed", which is a reference to Jesus Christ. The name is a combination of the Greek words "Christos" and "phero", meaning "to bear" or "to carry". The name essentially means "bearer of Christ" or "follower of Christ".
The name Christoph has its origins in the early Christian era and was initially used as a religious name by followers of Christianity. The name was particularly popular in regions where Christianity spread, such as Europe and parts of the Middle East. The name was later adopted and adapted by various cultures and languages, leading to different spellings and variations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Christoph can be found in the Bible, where it appears in the New Testament as the name of one of the apostles, Christopher. The name gained significant popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions like Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, where it was commonly used as a first name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Christoph. One of the most famous is Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787), an influential German composer who revolutionized the operatic tradition with his "reform operas". Another notable figure is Christoph Kolumbus, better known as Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), the Italian explorer who is credited with the European discovery of the Americas.
Christoph Schlingensief (1960-2010) was a German filmmaker, artist, and actor known for his provocative and controversial works that challenged societal norms. Christoph Waltz (born 1956) is an Austrian actor who gained international recognition for his performances in films like "Inglourious Basterds" and "Django Unchained", for which he won Academy Awards.
Christoph von Schmid (1768-1854) was a German Catholic priest and author who wrote popular children's books and stories. His works, which included moral tales and religious narratives, were widely read and translated into multiple languages during the 19th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Christoph over time
The chart below shows babies named Christoph registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Christoph, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2020, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Christoph by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Christoph was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3334 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4368 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3734 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2922 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Christoph
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Christoph: questions and answers
How popular is the name Christoph in the UK right now?
In 2020, Christoph was ranked #3334 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Christoph most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 5 babies registered as Christoph in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Christoph?
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "bearer of Christ".
How many people are called Christoph in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Christoph across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.