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How Many People Are Named Kris?
Estimated people named Kris living in the U.S. today
23,724
Gender distribution
52% male · 48% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 27,925
- Peak year: 1965 (1,387 births)
- Estimated living today: 23,724
Kris by age group — who carries the name today?
Kris popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Kris
Kris has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 27,925 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 23,724 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 14,407 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Kriss 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 Kris in the US?
An estimated 23,724 people named Kris are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Kris rare — about 1 in 14,407 Americans.
Is Kris a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Kris is 52% male and 48% female, so it is predominantly a gender-neutral name.
When was Kris most popular?
Kris peaked in 1965, when 1,387 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Kris?
Kris ranks #1,436 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 49 out of 100 (higher means rarer).