Name meaning & stats
Chris
Chris (English origin). 164,158 US babies since 1940, peak 1961. Notable Chriss are 1.7× over-represented as baseball players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
English
A short form of Christopher.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1961
164,158 US babies were named Chris between 1940 and 2025.
Where Chriss end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.6× | High · 407 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.6× | High · 378 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | High · 243 people |
| Baseball player | 1.7× | High · 195 people |
Among notable men who are baseball players, Chriss show up 1.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Chris has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
Chris is the main spelling
- Chris 100%
- Chriss <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1961)