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Kris

Kris is a unisex name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Kris?

Recorded births named Kris by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	27,971 births
England & Wales since 1996	278 births
Ireland since 1964	52 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Kris's popularity over time

Babies named Kris per year — United States (1937–2025). United States peaked in 1965 (1,387/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (20/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1982 (5/yr).

When was Kris popular?

Kris reached its peak in 1965, when it was the #408 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1960s name.

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