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How Many People Are Named Chris?
Estimated people named Chris living in the U.S. today
138,041
Gender distribution
87% male · 13% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 169,995
- Peak year: 1961 (8,772 births)
- Estimated living today: 138,041
Chris by age group — who carries the name today?
Chris popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Chris
Chris has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 169,995 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 138,041 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,476 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Chriss you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Chris in the US?
An estimated 138,041 people named Chris are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Chris uncommon — about 1 in 2,476 Americans.
Is Chris a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Chris is 87% male and 13% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Chris most popular?
Chris peaked in 1961, when 8,772 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Chris?
Chris ranks #387 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).