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Cristobal

“Variant of Christopher — Christ-bearer” — Ancient Greek, via Late Latin origin

Boy's name · #1610 in the US (2025) · 2000s

Cristobal's best rank, #708, came in 2001; it has settled back to #1610 today. Roughly 8,000 boys have been named Cristobal since 1908.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 6 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Cristobals

• Cristóbal Balenciaga — Spanish fashion designer (1895-1972)
• Cristóbal López Romero — cardinal (1952-)
• Cristóbal Montoro Romero — Spanish politician
• Cristóbal de Olid — Spanish conquistador
• Cristóbal de Mendoza — President of Venezuela (1772-1829)

In stories & tradition

• Cristóbal Rios — Stardust City Rag · The Impossible Box

What Cristobals become

Among 369 notable people named Cristobal:

Military figures appear 2.1× more often than among typical names — e.g. Cristóbal de Mondragón, Spanish general.

Similar names: Cristopher · Octavio · Cristiano · Ulises · Giovanny · Agustin

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