Chris
girl nameChris entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #215 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#215
peak (1961)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3513 |
| 1920s | #2805 |
| 1930s | #1788 |
| 1940s | #751 |
| 1950s | #393 |
| 1960s | #275 |
| 1970s | #750 |
| 1980s | #2069 |
| 1990s | #4399 |
| 2000s | #8580 |
| 2010s | #12491 |
| 2020s | #10641 |
Living bearers
About 20,000 people named Chris are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chris alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chris in 2025?
- Chris is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Chris most popular?
- Chris peaked in 1961, reaching #215 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chris with classmates?
- Chris will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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