Kriss
Every Kriss since 1948 — 932 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kriss
Kriss is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1948, 932 American babies have been named Kriss — about 60% boys and 40% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1963, when 58 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 Kriss stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kriss 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #11,542 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,552 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #13,195 |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #13,221 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,354 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,522 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,141 | 8 | #9,495 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,926 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,711 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #12,415 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,586 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,822 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,791 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,483 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,748 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,561 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,232 | 18 | #2,175 |
| 1965 | 21 | #2,710 | 23 | #1,649 |
| 1960 | 17 | #3,042 | 29 | #1,505 |
| 1955 | 12 | #3,473 | 15 | #2,099 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,700 | 13 | #2,157 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Kriss
- Kriss Akabusi Athlete · b. 1958
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kriss in 2025?
Kriss did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kriss?
932 babies have been named Kriss in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kriss most popular?
Kriss peaked in 1963, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Kriss a boy or girl name?
Kriss is used for both: about 40% of babies named Kriss have been girls and 60% boys.
Is the name Kriss rising or falling?
Kriss is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kriss?
Well-known people named Kriss include Kriss Akabusi (athlete).