Cris
Boy name · Greek · Latin · Spanish
Meaningbearer of Christ · Spanish form of Christopher
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #725 in 1960
14 babies were named Cris in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,359 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1885–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Cris you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cris, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cris would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCris first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1960, when it ranked #725. Today it's #6,143, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCris has climbed 1,359 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningCris is a Spanish form of Christopher, which means “bearer of Christ”. Our records link it to Greek, Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Cris
Cris is a boy name of Greek, Latin and Spanish origin meaning “bearer of Christ”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-ris”. US birth records list Cris for boys from 1885 to 2025, in 99 of those 141 years. Its best year was 1960, when it ranked #725 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:Greek namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 9.3 | 107,759 boys |
| 1910s | 3.6 | 278,552 boys |
| 1920s | 2.6 | 380,228 boys |
| 1930s | 2.1 | 476,190 boys |
| 1940s | 9.9 | 101,420 boys |
| 1950s | 30 | 32,906 boys |
| 1960s | 41 | 24,166 boys |
| 1970s | 22 | 46,125 boys |
| 1980s | 10 | 96,899 boys |
| 1990s | 9.1 | 110,254 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 65,359 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 82,237 boys |
| 2020s | 9.5 | 105,820 boys |
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- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Cris
What does the name Cris mean?
Cris means “bearer of Christ” in Spanish, as a form of Christopher.
What is the origin of the name Cris?
Cris has Greek, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Cris a boy or girl name?
Cris is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cris?
Cris ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1960 (#725).