Chris
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Bearer of Christ; Anointed One
Background: The name Chris originates from the Greek name 'Christos,' meaning 'anointed one.' This term was derived from the Hebrew 'Mashiach' (מָשִּׁיחַ), related to the concept of being chosen or anointed. In Latin, it also translates to 'Christus,' reinforcing its connection to the Christian tradition.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#231
Total births
169,995
Most popular decade
1960s
(202,863 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-129 ranks)
Years in Top 100
16
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
86.5% male
13.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 49
- First year rank
- #236
- Peak year
- 1961
- Peak year births
- 7,204
- Peak rank
- #57
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 423
- Recent rank
- #650
Female
- First year
- 1914
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #2,638
- Peak year
- 1961
- Peak year births
- 1,568
- Peak rank
- #215
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #12,120
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).