Cris
- Pronunciation
- [Cris]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Abbreviation Of Christopher And Christian.
- Origin
- Spanish
Cris Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,019 baby boys have been named Cris. The name peaked in 1960 with 115 US births that year (rank #725). In 2024, ranked #5942 nationally — 5,217 places below its 1960 peak.
Top States for Cris
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Cris births are: California (352), Texas (242), Ohio (53).
Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Cris
If you like Cris's Spanish origin, consider these related names: Abran, Abril, Adana, Adelita, Adella. Browse all Spanish names →
4-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Cris's exact length and starting letter: Cabe, Cace, Cade, Cadi, Cady.
Quick Facts About Cris
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris | Abbreviation Of Christopher And Christian. | Male | English |
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Compare Cris to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Cris against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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