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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Chris — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Chozynn|Chrisean
GreekBoy↑↑ Surging

Chris

KRIS · 1 syllables

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Boy
#650
↑↑ Surging

Also ranked: Girl #12392 · ↓ Fading

#650
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 35
Peak rank
#650 in 2024
5yr change
+124 ranks
Birth frequency
1.2 per 10,000 births
Sex split
68% boy · 32% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #650 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Greek boy names
Chris

Popularity score: 35  ·  SSA Rank: #650

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
91
Higher than 91% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+124 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Chris is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
65
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
GreekReligiousClassicUnisex1-syllableNickname-friendlyModernShortStrong
Character
friendly charmstraightforward honestyapproachable confidencepractical intelligence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Chriss

determinedcharismaticartisticheroicdisciplined
STRONG
High confidence

Chris is a Greek boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #650 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +124 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#650 · rare
Chris at a Glance
Meaning:Follower of Christ; derived from Greek Christos (anointed one). Used independently as a given name since medieval times.
Language root:Greek · Christos
Peak rank:#650 in 2024
5yr change:+124 ranks
Sex usage:68% boy · 32% girl
Notable bearers
Chris Evans
Actor
Chris Hemsworth
Actor
Chris Pratt
Actor
Chris Martin
Musician, Coldplay
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works well with
Alex◈Morgan◈Jordan◈Casey◈Quinn◈Avery◈Blake◈Ryan◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Chris illustration
Name Intelligence
Chris · Overview
Summary

Chris is a Greek boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #650 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 42/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Chris scores 91/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 124 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Religious character
Chris carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Chris is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
chris.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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