How Many People Are Named Chris?
169,995
people in the United States are named Chris
1 in 1,970 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#445
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0507%
Of US population
Peak Year
1961
8,772 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Dutch
Pronunciation:
KRIS (English), KRHIS (Dutch)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Short form of CHRISTOPHER, CHRISTIAN, CHRISTINE, and other names that begin with Chris.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 56.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
21,854
Texas
12,695
New York
10,648
Ohio
8,609
Illinois
8,168
Michigan
7,871
Pennsylvania
6,629
Indiana
5,078
Florida
4,613
Missouri
4,480
💡 Fun Facts About "Chris"
- 430 babies were named Chris in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1961
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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