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Chris

Pronunciation: [ kr-IHS ]

Girl Name #23,983 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Chris is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kr-IHS.

Parents who love the name Chris often also consider Charlotte, Christine, Christina .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#23,983
Total SSA Count
7

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Chr Chy Chrie

Also a Boy Name

Chris is also used as a boy name, ranked #651.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chris

Is Chris a boy or girl name?
Chris is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #23983. As a boy name, it is ranked #651. Chris is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Chris?
Chris is pronounced kr-IHS.
How popular is the name Chris?
Chris is currently ranked #23983 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Chris?
Common nicknames for Chris include Chr, Chy, and Chrie.
Is Chris a common or rare name?
Chris is an uncommon name, ranked #23983 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Chris

Chris is a girl name .

Is Chris a boy or girl name? Chris is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,983 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #651. Chris is more commonly used as a boy name.

Chris is currently ranked #23,983 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Chris include Chr, Chy, and Chrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Chris 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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