Cris
Pronunciation: [ kr-IHS ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,047 babies have been named Cris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cris is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,471 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,471
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Cris
Cris is a girl name .
Is Cris a boy or girl name? Cris is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,471 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,048. Cris is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cris is currently ranked #28,471 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Cris include Cristina, Cristal, Cristel, Crimson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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