Cristobal
Boy nameCristobal has been given to 8,001 babies in the U.S. since 1908. It peaked in 2001.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
8,001
Peak year
2001 (249 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1908
10-year trend
▼ -36%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Cristobal's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #955 |
| 2000 | #813 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Cristobal — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cristobal.
FAQ
How popular is the name Cristobal?
Cristobal has been given to 8,001 babies in the U.S. since 1908. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Cristobal peak?
Cristobal peaked in 2001, when 249 babies were given the name.
Is Cristobal a girl or boy name?
Cristobal is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Cristobal are boys).
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