Chris is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #429 in 2012 with 648 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 943 births ranking #346. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 17.4%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 2,927 boys born was named Chris. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.