Cris comes from the Greek tradition, meaning Christ-bearer; follower of Christ.
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How popular is Cris?
1960peak year
At its height in 1960, Cris reached #725 nationally — 115 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1960s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Cris is a rare name in U.S. records with about 18 babies named Cris each year. Cris's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 4,113 babies have been registered as Cris since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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