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

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

This name is Gender Neutral

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 54.6 years old

Young (<30) 2,415
8.6%
Adult (30–60) 14,543
52.1%
Senior (>60) 10,967
39.3%

📈 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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