Kris
5 countries#3181 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kris was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
27,971 births recorded 1937–2025 · currently #3181 · peaked in 1965 with 1,387 births
Most common in: California, Michigan, New York, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,256 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1981 with 70 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
977 births recorded 1974–2016 · peaked in 1981 with 70 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
701 births recorded 1971–2022 · currently #2453 · peaked in 2005 with 40 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord, Loire-Atlantique, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
260 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 1996 with 20 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
19 births recorded 1999–2015 · peaked in 2008 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kris’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1638 | — |
| 2007 | #1781 | ↓143 |
| 2008 | #1825 | ↓44 |
| 2009 | #1581 | ↑244 |
| 2010 | #2467 | ↓886 |
| 2011 | #2317 | ↑150 |
| 2012 | #1959 | ↑358 |
| 2013 | #2182 | ↓223 |
| 2014 | #2154 | ↑28 |
| 2015 | #2253 | ↓99 |
| 2016 | #2305 | ↓52 |
| 2017 | #1935 | ↑370 |
| 2018 | #1994 | ↓59 |
| 2019 | #1823 | ↑171 |
| 2020 | #2139 | ↓316 |
| 2021 | #2321 | ↓182 |
| 2022 | #3412 | ↓1091 |
| 2023 | #3883 | ↓471 |
| 2024 | #3524 | ↑359 |
| 2025 | #3181 | ↑343 |
Frequently asked questions about Kris
Is Kris a popular name?
Yes — Kris currently ranks #3181 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kris more common for boys or girls?
Kris is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kris most popular?
Kris peaked in 1965 in United States, with 1,387 recorded births that year.
Is Kris rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kris’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3518 in 1937 to #3181 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kris?
At least 29,928 babies have been recorded with the name Kris across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kris popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kris appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, France, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kris?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kris include Lion, Majesty.
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