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Cris

Cris: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

Pronunciation (IPA): /kɚɪs/

Meaning and origin of Cris

  • A unisex given name.
  • A male given name.
  • A female given name.

Etymology

Clipping of Christopher, Christian, Christine, and their variants.

How popular is Cris?

14U.S. babies in 2025
#725peak rank (1960)
4,127babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,094 girls and 3,033 boys in the U.S. have been named Cris (27% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1269 in 1960. Its highest rank for boys was #725 in 1960. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025190 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Sibling name ideas for Cris

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Cris FAQ

What does the name Cris mean?

A unisex given name. A male given name. A female given name. Clipping of Christopher, Christian, Christine, and their variants.

How popular is the name Cris?

Since 1880, 1,094 girls and 3,033 boys in the U.S. have been named Cris (27% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1269 in 1960. Its highest rank for boys was #725 in 1960. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Cris a boy or girl name?

Cris is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,094 girls and 3,033 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.