Kris is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1608 in 2001 with 74 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 102 births ranking #1587. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 13.8%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 26,254 boys born was named Kris. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.