Cris
girl nameCris entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #1266 in 1960, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1939–2025
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rank today
#1266
peak (1960)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4250 |
| 1940s | #3432 |
| 1950s | #1829 |
| 1960s | #1841 |
| 1970s | #4641 |
| 1980s | #9611 |
| 2000s | #14637 |
| 2020s | #13477 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Cris are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cris alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cris in 2025?
- Cris is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cris most popular?
- Cris peaked in 1960, reaching #1266 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cris with classmates?
- Cris will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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