Kriss
girl nameKriss entered the US charts in 1948, peaked at #2306 in 1963, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1948–2025
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rank today
#2306
peak (1963)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4297 |
| 1950s | #3812 |
| 1960s | #2784 |
| 1970s | #6983 |
| 2000s | #17504 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Kriss are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kriss alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kriss in 2025?
- Kriss is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kriss most popular?
- Kriss peaked in 1963, reaching #2306 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kriss with classmates?
- Kriss will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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