Chirs Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKIRS / /kɪrz/English; variant of Christopher
Meaning
Bearer of Christ (Greek)
Historical & Cultural Background
Chirs is a diminutive form of the name Christopher, which has been used since the early Christian era. The name Christopher gained popularity in the Middle Ages due to the veneration of Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travelers. The name has been widely used in various cultures and languages, often adapted to local phonetics and spelling conventions.
Trend Summary
Chirs is not widely recognized as a distinct name and may be considered a variant of Chris, which has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Chris
- Krist
- Kris
International Variants
- Cristóbal (Spanish)
- Christophe (French)
- Cristoforo (Italian)
Famous people named Chirs
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chirs was first seen in the United States in 1967. Chirs has ranked as high as #1084 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Chirs has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chirs
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1967 | 5 |
1972 | 7 |