Boys name · California
Chris in California
In 2025, 47 babies born in California were named Chris, making it the #616 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912, add up to 19,112.
Popularity over time
Chris in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 | #201 |
| 1928 | 16 | #269 |
| 1944 | 87 | #144 |
| 1960 | 810 | #49 |
| 1977 | 116 | #224 |
| 1993 | 95 | #360 |
| 2009 | 182 | #253 |
| 2025 | 47 | #616 |
No year in California had more Chris births than 1961, when 978 were born. Chris's highest rank in California was #42, set in 1961.
Rank swung between #42 (1961) and #616 (2025) in California, from #201 in 1912 to #616 in 2025.
Nationally, Chris's strongest state was Utah, where it hit #32 in 1962. See Chris in every state →
How popular is Chris in California?
In 2025, 47 babies born in California were named Chris, making it the #616 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912, add up to 19,112.
How many babies are named Chris in California?
In 2025, 47 babies born in California were named Chris.
What is the rank of Chris in California?
Chris's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #616.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.