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Chris

female

Meaning

"Christ-bearer"

Short form of Christopher, Christina, and related names, derived from Greek elements meaning Christ and bearer, used widely as a standalone.

UniqueRareUnisexGender-neutral

Popularity History of Chris

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#12392Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#12392

Chris was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-4667

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Chris

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, English
Syllables1
Length5 letters

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