Kris
A diminutive of the female given names Kristina, Kristin, Kristine and related given names (Christina, etc).
Every Kris since 1937 — 27,971 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kris
Kris is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,218 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1937, 27,971 American babies have been named Kris — about 51% boys and 49% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1965, when 1,387 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Kris stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kris 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 | 8 | #11,463 | 37 | #3,218 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,683 | 32 | #3,569 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,783 | 28 | #3,950 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,614 | 34 | #3,442 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,969 | 59 | #2,341 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,213 | 65 | #2,158 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,863 | 83 | #1,835 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,980 | 73 | #2,008 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,664 | 74 | #1,947 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,445 | 57 | #2,320 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,582 | 59 | #2,266 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,166 | 63 | #2,170 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,604 | 60 | #2,191 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,101 | 72 | #1,976 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,009 | 55 | #2,330 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,735 | 50 | #2,494 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,261 | 102 | #1,587 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,273 | 80 | #1,835 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,511 | 82 | #1,787 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,060 | 87 | #1,652 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,185 | 73 | #1,796 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,645 | 63 | #1,945 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,807 | 59 | #1,973 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,889 | 72 | #1,656 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,501 | 74 | #1,608 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,523 | 56 | #1,887 |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,615 | 65 | #1,484 |
| 1990 | 30 | #3,576 | 79 | #1,246 |
| 1985 | 37 | #2,622 | 98 | #921 |
| 1980 | 96 | #1,324 | 214 | #591 |
| 1975 | 141 | #922 | 323 | #439 |
| 1970 | 437 | #470 | 415 | #393 |
| 1965 | 978 | #277 | 409 | #384 |
| 1960 | 575 | #398 | 469 | #362 |
| 1955 | 260 | #567 | 239 | #474 |
| 1950 | 104 | #871 | 106 | #675 |
| 1945 | 45 | #1,180 | 26 | #1,314 |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,362 | 9 | #2,584 |
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Famous people named Kris
- Kris Jenner Actor · b. 1955
- Kris Kristofferson Singer · b. 1936
- Kris Wu Actor · b. 1990
- Kris Marshall Actor · b. 1973
- Kris Humphries Basketball player · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kris mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Kristina, Kristin, Kristine and related given names (Christina, etc).
How popular is the name Kris in 2025?
Kris ranked #3,218 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kris?
27,971 babies have been named Kris in the United States since 1937, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kris most popular?
Kris peaked in 1965, when 1,387 newborns received the name.
Is Kris a boy or girl name?
Kris is used for both: about 49% of babies named Kris have been girls and 51% boys.
Is the name Kris rising or falling?
Kris is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kris?
Well-known people named Kris include Kris Jenner (actor), Kris Kristofferson (singer), Kris Wu (actor).