Chris is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #349 in 2007 with 909 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 943 births ranking #346. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 64.7%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 2,283 boys born was named Chris. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.