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Chris

Chris is a boy name of French origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginFrench
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#623

How popular is Chris?

Popularity in the United States

Chris has been given to 168,392 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1960s. It has held a steady level of use since.

About 1 in 4,264 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Chris per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Chris has been given to 5,473 babies in France since 1954, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Chris per year in France, 1954–2022. Source: INSEE
168,392 Babies named since 1880
1960s Peak decade
Steady Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Chris

Is Chris a boy's or a girl's name?

Chris is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Chris?

Chris has been given to 168,392 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1960s. It has held a steady level of use since.