Kristofer
Boy name · 486 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kristofer: 486 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 37 births in 1987.
Kristofer is a Scandinavian and Icelandic form of Christopher, drawing from the Greek *Christophoros*, meaning “bearer of Christ.” Most famous is the Norwegian explorer Kristofer Leirdal, though internationally the name is strongly tied to actor Kristofer Hivju, best known for his role as Tormund Giantsbane in *Game of Thrones*. A less expected bearer was Kristofer Janson, a 19th-century Norwegian-American Unitarian minister and writer. The name also follows the same root as Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travellers, which has made the “Christopher” family popular across Europe. In Scotland, Kristofer offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Christopher or Kris, carrying a Nordic crispness that feels fresh yet grounded in long tradition.
Boy 29 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198737 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #5484 babies
- Total births
- 486since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 60%vs prior 5y