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

Female
13.5%
Male
86.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 56.6 years old

Young (<30) 18,816
11.1%
Adult (30–60) 71,064
41.8%
Senior (>60) 80,115
47.1%

📈 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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