How Many People Are Named Cris?
Complete statistics for the name Cris: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cris, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 96,386 Americans today. With only 3,424 people named Cris living in the US, it stands out as a unique choice. The majority of those named Cris are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1960.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 55All 4,113 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
📜 Cris Through the Generations
Cris has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1960 when 190 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered a name between classic and modern, with a significant portion of its bearers being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Cris is more commonly associated with older generations, with only 708 individuals under 30. its declining trend, Cris maintains a strong presence among those who remember its heyday.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Cris
Cris is a unisex given name, or a nickname for people with names such as Christopher, Cristiano, Christina or Cristina. Notable people with the given name or nickname Cris include:Cris, Cristiano Marques Gomes, Brazilian football manager for Versailles and former centre-back Cris, Cristiano Lima da Silva, Brazilian football defender Cris, Cristiano Alves Pereira, Togolese football defender Cris, Bruno Cristiano Conceição Carvalho Santos, Portuguese football midfielder Cris, Ana Cristina da Silva, Brazilian women's football defender Cris, Miriam Cristina Cavalcante, Brazilian women's football m…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cris's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Cris
How Many People Have the Name Cris?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,424 people in the United States currently share the name Cris. That works out to roughly 1 in every 96,386 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cris a Common or Rare Name?
Cris 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 Cris Mean?
Cris means "creative variant of Kris" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cris in SSA data, approximately 72% are male and 28% are female.
When Was Cris Most Popular?
The name Cris reached peak popularity in 1960, with 190 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 Cris?
Approximately 3,424 people named Cris live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,113. That works out to roughly 1 in 96,386 Americans.
Is Cris a rare name?
Cris is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 96,386 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cris mean?
Cris means "creative variant of Kris" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Cris more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 72% of people named Cris are male and 28% are female.
When was Cris most popular?
Cris peaked in 1960 with 190 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.