UK boy's name
Krystof
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "bearer of Christ".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Krystof is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Krystof popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2010 to 2015. 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.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Krystof. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Krystof ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 boys were registered as Krystof.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Krystof as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Krystof mean?
Krystof is a masculine given name derived from the Greek name Christophoros, which translates to "Christ-bearer" or "he who carries Christ." The name originated in the early Christian era and has been in use for centuries across various cultures and regions.
The name Christophoros is believed to have originated in the 3rd or 4th century AD, when Christianity was spreading throughout the Roman Empire. It was initially used to refer to the legendary Saint Christopher, who was venerated as the patron saint of travelers and transporters. According to Christian folklore, Saint Christopher carried the Christ child across a river, hence the meaning "Christ-bearer."
The name Krystof is a variant spelling that emerged in the Slavic languages, particularly in Czech and Slovak. It is a Slavic adaptation of the Greek name Christophoros, with the initial "Ch" sound being replaced by "Kr." This spelling variation likely arose during the spread of Christianity in the Slavic regions of Central and Eastern Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krystof can be found in the 10th-century Czech chronicle "Chronica Bohemorum," written by the medieval historian Cosmas of Prague. The chronicle mentions Krystof, a Bohemian nobleman who lived in the late 10th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Krystof. One prominent figure was Krystof Kolumbus (Christopher Columbus), the Italian explorer who is credited with the European discovery of the Americas in 1492. Another was Krystof Willibald Gluck (1714-1787), a German composer who played a significant role in the development of opera during the Classical period.
Other notable individuals with the name Krystof include Krystof Harant (1564-1621), a Czech nobleman, writer, and traveler who documented his experiences in the Middle East; Krystof Arciszewski (1592-1656), a Polish nobleman and military commander during the Thirty Years' War; and Krystof Klahr (1616-1700), a Bohemian Baroque painter known for his religious works.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Krystof over time
The chart below shows babies named Krystof registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Krystof, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Krystof by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Krystof 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4432 | 10 | 3 |
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- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Krystof: questions and answers
How popular is the name Krystof in the UK right now?
In 2015, Krystof was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Krystof most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Krystof in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Krystof?
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "bearer of Christ".
How many people are called Krystof in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Krystof across the 3 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.