Kriss
boy nameKriss entered the US charts in 1949, peaked at #1403 in 1963, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1949–2025
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rank today
#1403
peak (1963)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3298 |
| 1950s | #2508 |
| 1960s | #2082 |
| 1970s | #3818 |
| 1980s | #5697 |
| 1990s | #7563 |
| 2000s | #8623 |
| 2010s | #10978 |
| 2020s | #10799 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Kriss are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kriss alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 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 boy names.
- When was the name Kriss most popular?
- Kriss peaked in 1963, reaching #1403 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kriss with classmates?
- Kriss will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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