Chriss
Pronunciation: [ kr-IHS ]
Chriss is a girl baby name. Ranked #65,623 in the US, popular nicknames include Chr, Chy, and Chrie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Chriss first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 137 babies have been named Chriss in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chriss is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,623 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,623
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Chriss is also used as a boy name, ranked #8546.
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About the Name Chriss
Chriss is a girl name .
Is Chriss a boy or girl name? Chriss is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #65,623 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #8,546. Chriss is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chriss is currently ranked #65,623 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chriss include Chr, Chy, Chrie, and Chriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Chriss include Christina, Christine, Christiana, Christy, Christian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis