Kris
Kris: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kris
- A diminutive of the female given names Kristina, Kristin, Kristine and related given names (Christina, etc).
- A diminutive of the male given names Christopher, Christian, and related given names.
How popular is Kris?
Since 1880, 13,571 girls and 14,400 boys in the U.S. have been named Kris (49% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #277 in 1965. Its highest rank for boys was #344 in 1963. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kris
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Sibling name ideas for Kris
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Kris FAQ
What does the name Kris mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Kristina, Kristin, Kristine and related given names (Christina, etc). A diminutive of the male given names Christopher, Christian, and related given names.
How popular is the name Kris?
Since 1880, 13,571 girls and 14,400 boys in the U.S. have been named Kris (49% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #277 in 1965. Its highest rank for boys was #344 in 1963. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kris a boy or girl name?
Kris is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (13,571 girls and 14,400 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.