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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kriss — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Krislynn|Krissia
GreekBoy→ Stable

Kriss

KRIS · 1 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11532 in 2021

Peak: #11532 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11532 in 2021

Peak: #11532 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20192021

Rank #11532 · Rising since 2019

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Greek RootChristianModernBoy1-syllableContemporary SpellingShort FormClassic
Character
bold confidencesharp intellectdynamic energycutting insightfierce determination
STRONG
High confidence

Kriss is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Kriss at a Glance
Meaning:Short form of Christopher, from Greek meaning 'bearer of Christ'. Also used independently as a modern variant spelling of Chris.
Language root:Greek · English
Peak rank:#11532 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Kriss Kross
Hip-hop duo
Similar Sound
ChrisKris◈Cruz◈Cris◈Klaus
Similar Style
MarcusTravisDerekBlake◈LanceBryce◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kriss
AmberBrittanyJessicaAshley◈Tyler◈Brandon
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Lance
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→ Stable
Bryce◈
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↓ Declining
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kriss · Overview
Summary

Kriss is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Classic character
Kriss carries a cool, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kriss.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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