Chris is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #393 in 2010 with 721 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 943 births ranking #346. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 30.6%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 2,661 boys born was named Chris. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.