Chris
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Bearer of Christ, follower of Christ
Origin: Greek/English
Popularity: Ranked #646 in 2025 with 431 babies born.
History: Chris peaked in the 1980s-90s as the ultimate American nickname-name. Chris Rock revolutionized stand-up comedy. Chris Evans is Captain America. Chris Pratt is Star-Lord. Chris Hemsworth is Thor. America has so many famous Chrises that 'which Chris?' became a national debate. Chris means the most American name argument of the 21st century.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Chris? About 1 in 7,723 babies born in 2025 were named Chris, or roughly 1.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Chris
What does the name Chris mean?
Chris means “Bearer of Christ, follower of Christ” from Greek/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Chris?
Chris has Greek/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Bearer of Christ, follower of Christ”.
How popular is Chris?
Chris ranked #646 in 2025 — given to 431 babies that year.
When was Chris most popular?
Chris peaked in 1961 with 7,204 babies registered that year.
Is Chris a boy or girl name?
Chris is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 87% of Chriss are boys and 13% are girls.
Is the name Chris rising or falling in popularity?
Chris has risen 9618 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10264 in 2020 to #646 in 2025.
How long has Chris been recorded?
Chris appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.