Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Chriss since 1914
Babies named Chriss per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Chriss's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 11 |
| 1920s | 0 | 11 |
| 1930s | 0 | 6 |
| 1940s | 13 | 23 |
| 1950s | 48 | 101 |
| 1960s | 84 | 92 |
| 1970s | 5 | 50 |
| 1980s | 0 | 24 |
| 1990s | 0 | 27 |
| 2000s | 0 | 85 |
| 2010s | 0 | 54 |
| 2020s | 0 | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Chriss is a variant spelling of Chris, itself a classic short form of Christopher. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1914, and that year also marked its peak rank at 12,008. Since then, its usage has remained stable but very rare, with a 1-in-341,615 occurrence in 2025. Though never widely used, Chriss has persisted as a casual, friendly alternative to the full form, and it has no strong regional ties within the United States, as it never concentrated in any top state. Its Greek roots and centuries of Christian tradition give it a solid historical foundation, even as its use as an independent name remains niche.
Chriss is a diminutive of Christopher, from the Greek name Christophoros, composed of 'Christos' (Christ) and 'phero' (to bear). It has been used as an independent given name in English-speaking countries since the early 20th century, often as a casual or affectionate form.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Chriss
Names that share Chriss's style, for a brother or sister.
