Chris is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #395 in 2004 with 675 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 943 births ranking #346. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 22.3%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 2,940 boys born was named Chris. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.