US Popularity:9205
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Bearing Christ
Give baby a name that they can carry with them always! Cris is a gender-neutral name of greek origin, deriving from popular choices like Chris, Christopher, and Christian. This short but sweet option feels slightly more distinctive than its root names but has the same enduring definition: “bearing Christ.” If you want your little one to stay connected to their faith, no matter what, then Cris is a perfect choice. Some famous namesakes include rock musician Cris Kirkwood and actor Cris Judd.
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Cris Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Cris is currently #9205 in U.S. births
Boy:Cris is currently #9650 in U.S. births
Girl:Cris is currently #25869 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2008
Gender:
Girl
#25869
in 2008
- 4735
from 2004
In comparison to the previous year's data

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