Kris is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1652 in 2006 with 87 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 102 births ranking #1587. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 33.8%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 23,622 boys born was named Kris. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.