Chris
Chris is a distinctive choice, ranked #914 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Chris in their class.
About the Name Chris
Chris has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 234 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #572 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Chris is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Chris in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #650, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Chris
- Chris Walasi — Chris Meke Walasi is a sprinter from the Solomon Islands.
- Chris Ramsey (comedian) — Christopher Ramsey is an English actor, comedian and presenter.
- Chris Gotterup — Christopher Gotterup is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour, where he has won four times.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Chris
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Chris
Almost certainly the only Chris in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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