Chris is a distinctive choice, ranked #1132 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Chris in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1132
US Rank #650
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #650, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Chris
Unlikely. With around 25 UK babies named Chris per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Chris in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Chris has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 234 places in the last five years. Its peak was #572 in 2004. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Chris is more popular in the US (#650) than in the UK (#1132). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Chris include: 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..
Chris ranks #650 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
25
UK babies named Chris (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 234 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Chris
Likely around 1 other Chris in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Chris
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Christopher Ramsey is an English actor, comedian and presenter. After appearing in Hebburn as Jack, Ramsey began presenting series including I'm A Celebrity: Extra Camp, Virtually Famous and Stand Up Central.
Christopher Allen Wright is an American businessman and government official serving as the 17th United States secretary of energy since February 2025. Before leading the U.S.