Chriss Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKRIS / /krɪs/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: bearer of Christ; Latin: follower of Christ
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Chriss is derived from the name Christopher, which has roots in Greek, meaning 'Christ-bearer.' It has been used in various forms across cultures and languages. The name gained popularity in Christian contexts due to its association with Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travelers. Over time, variations of the name have emerged, adapting to different linguistic traditions.
Trend Summary
The name Chriss has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often associated with the more common variant Chris.
Similar Names
Variants
- Chris
- Krist
- Kris
International Variants
- Cristóbal (Spanish)
- Christophe (French)
- Cristian (Italian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chriss was first seen in the United States in 1914. Chriss has ranked as high as #1124 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Chriss has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chriss (2007)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10 |