Chris
Chris is a shortened form of Christopher, derived from the Greek name Christophoros meaning 'bearer of Christ.' It has been used as both a nickname and independent given name since the mid-20th century.
Current Popularity
#650 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Works well as both a standalone name and nickname for Christopher
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce across cultures
- •Casual and approachable feel may be less formal for some professional settings
- •Very common among men born in the 1970s-1990s
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Famous People
Chris Hemsworth
Actor
Chris Rock
Comedian and Actor
Chris Evans
Actor
Chris Martin
Musician and Coldplay frontman
Statistics
147,039
Total births since 1880
1961
Peak year
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