How Many People Are Named Kris?
27,925
people in the United States are named Kris
1 in 11,996 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1540
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0083%
Of US population
Peak Year
1965
1,387 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Danish
Pronunciation:
KRIS (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Short form of KRISTIAN, KRISTOFFER, and other names beginning with Kris.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 54.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1937 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
3,304
Michigan
1,705
New York
1,435
Texas
1,324
Illinois
1,303
Ohio
1,295
Minnesota
1,207
Wisconsin
1,170
Pennsylvania
1,141
Washington
852
💡 Fun Facts About "Kris"
- 40 babies were named Kris in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1965
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1937
- Most popular in California
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