How old is someone named Kristofer?
The average Kristofer is 36 years old.
Half of all living Kristofers are between 28 and 45.
When was Kristofer popular?
Kristofer was at its most popular in the late 1970s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 31 babies were named Kristofer in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 12 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 68 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 247 | 200 |
| 1970s | 1,893 | 1,700 |
| 1980s | 2,795 | 2,600 |
| 1990s | 2,611 | 2,500 |
| 2000s | 1,359 | 1,300 |
| 2010s | 605 | 600 |
| 2020s | 201 | 200 |
How many Kristofers are still alive?
About 9,200 Kristofers are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 9,800 babies named Kristofer since 1945.
Nearly every Kristofer ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kristofer?
About half of living Kristofers are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 1%
- Gen X 22%
- Millennial 47%
- Gen Z 23%
- Gen Alpha 6%
Is Kristofer an old name?
Somewhat. Kristofer is older than 60 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Kristofer a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Kristofers are men.
Names the same age as Kristofer
NAME TWIN
Kristofer's name twin is Kacy. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kacy's age curve is the closest match to Kristofer's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Christopher (41) · Kristopher (36) · Cristopher (25)
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Questions about the name Kristofer
How old is the average Kristofer?
The average Kristofer in the US is 36 years old. The median is 36, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kristofer?
About 9,200 Kristofers are alive in the US today, out of roughly 9,800 babies given the name since 1945.
When was the name Kristofer most popular?
In 1978, when about 350 baby boys were named Kristofer.
Is Kristofer a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 47% of living Kristofers, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this