Kriss
Pronunciation: [ kr-IHS ]
Kriss is a girl baby name. Ranked #65,484 in the US, popular nicknames include Kri, Kry, and Kriie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Kriss first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 362 babies have been named Kriss in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kriss is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,484 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,484
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kriss is also used as a boy name, ranked #17379.
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About the Name Kriss
Kriss is a girl name .
Is Kriss a boy or girl name? Kriss is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #65,484 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #17,379. Kriss is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kriss is currently ranked #65,484 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kriss include Kri, Kry, and Kriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kriss include Kristen, Kristina, Krisha, Kristel, Kristine . 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