How Many People Are Named Chriss?
Complete statistics for the name Chriss: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chriss is a very rare name for boys, with only 553 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 596,935 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1960 with 28 births, but now it's seen as a declining classic.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 51All 670 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1960Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chriss Through the Generations
Chriss has been a name that's seen its best days in the past, peaking in 1960 with 28 births. Today, there are 553 people named Chriss living in the US, with a notable trend towards older generations - half of those named Chriss are over 60 years old. This skews the average age to 51, reflecting a name that's more popular among the older crowd, with fewer younger individuals adopting it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Chriss
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Chriss's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Chriss
How Many People Have the Name Chriss?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 783 people in the United States currently share the name Chriss. That works out to roughly 1 in every 423,307 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Chriss a Common or Rare Name?
Chriss is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Chriss Mean?
Chriss means "creative variant of Chris" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chriss in SSA data, approximately 77% are male and 23% are female.
When Was Chriss Most Popular?
The name Chriss reached peak popularity in 1960, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Chriss?
Approximately 783 people named Chriss live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 783. That works out to roughly 1 in 423,307 Americans.
Is Chriss a rare name?
Chriss is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 423,307 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chriss mean?
Chriss means "creative variant of Chris" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Chriss more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 77% of people named Chriss are male and 23% are female.
When was Chriss most popular?
Chriss peaked in 1960 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.