Khris
Every Khris since 1957 — 393 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Khris
Khris is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,051 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 393 American babies have been named Khris — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2008, when 30 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 Khris stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Khris 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 | #13,051 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,687 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #8,064 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,524 |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #13,176 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,423 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,530 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,199 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #9,251 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,460 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,848 |
| 2011 | — | — | 21 | #4,590 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,621 |
| 2009 | — | — | 24 | #4,223 |
| 2008 | — | — | 30 | #3,610 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,913 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #4,969 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,169 |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #12,383 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,292 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,768 |
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| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #5,104 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,050 | 5 | #4,207 |
| 1960 | — | — | 11 | #2,615 |
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Famous people named Khris
- Khris Middleton Basketball player · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Khris in 2025?
Khris ranked #13,051 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 Khris?
393 babies have been named Khris in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Khris most popular?
Khris peaked in 2008, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Khris a boy or girl name?
Khris is used for both: about 12% of babies named Khris have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Khris rising or falling?
Khris is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Khris?
Well-known people named Khris include Khris Middleton (basketball player).