Kris
Kris is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Anointed one or follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Kris is a unisex given name often serving as a short form of Kristopher, Christian, or Kristina. Derived from the Greek word Christos, it means 'bearer of Christ' or 'anointed one'. In the United States, it has been used as both a standalone name and a nickname throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Popularity in the United States
14,400 babies in the United States have been named Kris since 1880. It ranks #991 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1672.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.1 %)
- NY (8.4 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- MI (7.3 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 422 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,634 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,152 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,681 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,184 |
| 1990-2000 | 667 |
| 2000-2010 | 748 |
| 2010-2019 | 646 |
| 2020-2029 | 255 |
Famous people named Kris
- Kris Kristofferson: Singer, Songwriter
- Kris Bryant: Baseball Player
- Kris Dunn: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Kris has historically been used for both males and females, serving as a versatile short form for names like Kristopher and Kristen.
- The 'K' spelling variant became popular in the mid-20th century alongside similar spellings like Kristopher and Allan.