Chris Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKRIS / /krɪs/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: bearer of Christ; Latin: follower of Christ
Historical & Cultural Background
Chris is often used as a diminutive of Christopher, which has been popular in Christian contexts due to its meaning. The name gained widespread use in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages. It has remained a common name in various cultures and languages, often reflecting a connection to Christianity.
Trend Summary
Chris has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Christopher
- Kristopher
- Cristofer
International Variants
- Cristóbal (Spanish)
- Krzysztof (Polish)
- Christophe (French)
- Cristian (Italian)
Famous people named Chris
Chris Hemsworth is an Australian actor known for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Chris Evans is an American actor best recognized for portraying Captain America in the Marvel films.
Chris Martin is the lead vocalist of the British rock band Coldplay.
Chris Pratt is an American actor known for his roles in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Jurassic World.'.
Fictional characters named Chris
Chris Griffin is a character from the animated television series 'Family Guy,' known for being the son of Peter and Lois Griffin.
Chris Keller is a character in the play 'August: Osage County,' who is the son of the dysfunctional Weston family.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chris was first seen in the United States in 1880. Chris has ranked as high as #117 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Chris has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chris (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 62 | |
CA | 60 | |
FL | 48 | |
NY | 35 | |
MA | 18 | |
MD | 14 | |
PA | 12 | |
GA | 10 | |
IL | 10 | |
OH | 10 | |
IN | 9 | |
KY | 9 | |
WA | 8 | |
SC | 8 | |
NC | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 49 |
1881 | 52 |
1882 | 39 |
1883 | 47 |
1884 | 57 |
1885 | 50 |
1886 | 62 |
1887 | 46 |
1888 | 59 |
1889 | 42 |
1890 | 32 |
1891 | 32 |
1892 | 49 |
1893 | 40 |
1894 | 45 |
1895 | 41 |
1896 | 53 |
1897 | 35 |
1898 | 33 |
1899 | 36 |
1900 | 45 |
1901 | 26 |
1902 | 37 |
1903 | 35 |
1904 | 27 |
1905 | 25 |
1906 | 30 |
1907 | 29 |
1908 | 37 |
1909 | 48 |
1910 | 32 |
1911 | 43 |
1912 | 76 |
1913 | 81 |
1914 | 126 |
1915 | 145 |
1916 | 148 |
1917 | 145 |
1918 | 179 |
1919 | 128 |
1920 | 180 |
1921 | 147 |
1922 | 169 |
1923 | 155 |
1924 | 178 |
1925 | 182 |
1926 | 168 |
1927 | 153 |
1928 | 164 |
1929 | 171 |
1930 | 172 |
1931 | 154 |
1932 | 208 |
1933 | 142 |
1934 | 181 |
1935 | 182 |
1936 | 190 |
1937 | 196 |
1938 | 228 |
1939 | 246 |
1940 | 317 |
1941 | 321 |
1942 | 383 |
1943 | 447 |
1944 | 529 |
1945 | 551 |
1946 | 827 |
1947 | 1,116 |
1948 | 1,286 |
1949 | 1,389 |
1950 | 1,249 |
1951 | 1,474 |
1952 | 1,686 |
1953 | 1,579 |
1954 | 1,801 |
1955 | 2,193 |
1956 | 2,533 |
1957 | 3,252 |
1958 | 4,456 |
1959 | 5,678 |
1960 | 6,496 |
1961 | 7,204 |
1962 | 6,792 |
1963 | 6,329 |
1964 | 5,638 |
1965 | 5,480 |
1966 | 5,257 |
1967 | 4,620 |
1968 | 4,249 |
1969 | 4,282 |
1970 | 4,461 |
1971 | 4,292 |
1972 | 3,473 |
1973 | 2,703 |
1974 | 2,278 |
1975 | 1,955 |
1976 | 1,598 |
1977 | 1,496 |
1978 | 1,339 |
1979 | 1,264 |
1980 | 990 |
1981 | 830 |
1982 | 713 |
1983 | 651 |
1984 | 627 |
1985 | 614 |
1986 | 536 |
1987 | 514 |
1988 | 497 |
1989 | 539 |
1990 | 489 |
1991 | 510 |
1992 | 462 |
1993 | 446 |
1994 | 442 |
1995 | 489 |
1996 | 552 |
1997 | 532 |
1998 | 599 |
1999 | 623 |
2000 | 651 |
2001 | 695 |
2002 | 692 |
2003 | 678 |
2004 | 675 |
2005 | 723 |
2006 | 842 |
2007 | 909 |
2008 | 943 |
2009 | 861 |
2010 | 721 |
2011 | 581 |
2012 | 648 |
2013 | 624 |
2014 | 538 |
2015 | 567 |
2016 | 514 |
2017 | 458 |
2018 | 440 |
2019 | 490 |
2020 | 382 |
2021 | 412 |
2022 | 407 |
2023 | 330 |
2024 | 423 |