Chris Name Origin
/Kris/-
American (Caucasian) 50%
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British (Caucasian) 30%
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Australian (Caucasian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Chris
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
Derived as a short form of Christopher, a name of Greek origin meaning 'bearer of Christ'. It became popular in English-speaking countries as a standalone given name.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Chris each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).