Criss: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#12,424

among boys · ↓1,211 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Criss

How common

1 in 341,615

boys born in 2025

Peak year

2007

40 babies

All-time total

712

#7,083 all-time among boys

First recorded

1918

in Social Security records

Criss popularity over time

712 babies have been named Criss since 1918, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	12	12	1	–	#3,442
1920s	–	15	15	2	+25%	#2,961
1930s	–	9	9	1	-40%	#2,491
1940s	16	28	44	4	+389%	#2,365
1950s	43	112	155	16	+252%	#1,924
1960s	55	111	166	17	+7%	#1,983
1970s	–	37	37	4	-78%	#3,721
1980s	–	19	19	2	-49%	#4,577
1990s	–	6	6	1	-68%	#7,605
2000s	–	120	120	12	+1900%	#2,935
2010s	–	108	108	11	-10%	#3,829
2020s (to 2025)	–	21	21	4	-68%	#11,213

The story of Criss

Criss is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,424 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1918, 712 American babies have been named Criss, about 84% boys and 16% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 40 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Criss stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Criss?

The median living Criss is about 54 years old; half are between 16 and 65. An estimated 600 people named Criss are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Criss year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	5	#12,424
2024	–	–	6	#11,213
2023	–	–	5	#12,592
2022	–	–	–	–
2021	–	–	5	#12,522
2020	–	–	–	–
2019	–	–	6	#11,057
2018	–	–	6	#11,051
2017	–	–	8	#9,024
2016	–	–	9	#8,272
2015	–	–	14	#6,059
2014	–	–	11	#7,158
2013	–	–	7	#9,862
2012	–	–	11	#7,162
2011	–	–	9	#8,207
2010	–	–	27	#3,829
2009	–	–	23	#4,306
2008	–	–	29	#3,665
2007	–	–	40	#2,935
2006	–	–	17	#5,115
2005	–	–	11	#6,721
2004	–	–	–	–
2003	–	–	–	–
2002	–	–	–	–
2001	–	–	–	–
2000	–	–	–	–
1995	–	–	–	–
1990	–	–	–	–
1985	–	–	–	–
1980	–	–	8	#4,577
1975	–	–	7	#4,407
1970	–	–	5	#4,838
1965	–	–	6	#3,604
1960	6	#5,829	17	#1,983
1955	6	#5,324	7	#3,256
1950	–	–	15	#1,958
1945	–	–	–	–
1940	–	–	–	–
1935	–	–	–	–
1930	–	–	–	–
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1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Criss

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Criss Angel American magician, illusionist and musician (born 1967) Contemporary
2 Criss Oliva American guitarist (1963–1993) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Criss, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Criss?

The median living Criss is about 54 years old. Half of all living Crisss are between 16 and 65 years old.

How many people named Criss are alive today?

An estimated 600 people named Criss are alive in the United States, based on 712 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Criss mean?

Spelling variant of Cris.

How popular is the name Criss in 2025?

Criss ranked #12,424 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Criss?

712 babies have been named Criss in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Criss most popular?

Criss peaked in 2007, when 40 newborns received the name.

Is Criss a boy or girl name?

Criss is used for both: about 16% of babies named Criss have been girls and 84% boys.

Is the name Criss rising or falling?

Criss is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Criss?

Well-known people named Criss include Criss Angel (magician), Criss Oliva (musician).

Names like Criss

Names that sound and feel close to Criss: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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