NAME PROFILE
Chistopher
Derived as a variant of Wanda, meaning 'a shepherdess' or 'the Vandal tribe'; it describes a personality that is inherently rhythmic, adventurous, and possesses a natural grace that flows like the tides.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,446 |
| Gender | Male (20% / 80%) |
| Peak year | 1987 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1961 |
| Most recent | 1996 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 51%TX — 29%NY — 10%IL — 7%MI — 2%
Notable People
Wava Banes Henry (Founder of Tau Beta Sigma sorority) · Wava Nesbit (Author of 'The Adventures of Rusty') · Wava Rhodes (American painter and fine artist) · Wava S. Arnold (Distinguished nursing educator and healthcare leader) · Wava Galliher (Regional stage performer and musical theater actress)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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