Boys name · Illinois
Chris in Illinois
Chris was the 1046th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 7 babies named Chris that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 6,680 babies Chris.
Popularity over time
Chris in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 9 | 242nd |
| 1928 | 9 | 376th |
| 1944 | 31 | 195th |
| 1960 | 319 | 70th |
| 1977 | 52 | 219th |
| 1993 | 17 | 536th |
| 2009 | 29 | 414th |
| 2025 | 7 | 1046th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 242nd in 1912 to 1046th in 2025.
The most babies named Chris in Illinois in a single year was 343, in 1962. Its best showing was 65th among boys names in 1965.
Across the country, Chris reached its best rank of 32nd in Utah (1962). See Chris in every state →
How popular is Chris in Illinois?
Chris was the 1046th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 7 babies named Chris that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 6,680 babies Chris.
How many babies are named Chris in Illinois?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Chris in Illinois. The most babies named Chris in Illinois in a single year was 343, in 1962.
What is the rank of Chris in Illinois?
Chris ranked 1046th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 65th among boys names in 1965.
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.