Total births
241
Boys' name · since 1988
Chrishon
241 babies named Chrishon in U.S. Social Security records since 1988, with the highest year being 1998. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #12863
- among boys today
- 241
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Chrishon currently ranks #12863 among boys' names in America, with 241 babies recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Chrishon recorded 241 times among boys since 1988, holding rank #12863 nationally today, ahead of 10% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2024.
- #12863 among boys today
- 241 born since 1988
- 2000s peak decade
- 10% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Chrishon is currently the #12863 boys' name in America, more common than 10% of boys - 241 born since 1988, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12863
- among boys today
- 241
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Chrishon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12863
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 10% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Chrishon was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
24 babies were named Chrishon in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
How Chrishon compares
241 41th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Chrishon's all-time total is 34% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Chrishon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 241 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 23 | 22,252 |
Chrishon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chrishon splits its recorded history at 2006: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1988 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1998 peak of 24 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chrishon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1998
Current rank
#12,863
Active since
1988
Chrishon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2024
- Peak year (1998)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Chrishon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Chrishon's strongest decade.
104 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Chrishon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
61 births
- 2000s
2000s
104 births
- 2010s
2010s
60 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 104 births (43% of all-time use).
Chrishon by state
Where Chrishon concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 2.1% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 2.1% |
Illinois share of Chrishon's total US births 2.1%
Even split
5 of 241 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chrishon? ▼
241 babies have been named Chrishon since 1988. It currently ranks #12863 among boys. The peak year was 1998 with 24 births.
When was Chrishon most popular? ▼
Chrishon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 104 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Chrishon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chrishon are Illinois (5 births), North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Chrishon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Chrishon since 1988 -- 37 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Chrishon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Christopher, Christian, Chris, Christophe, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Chrishon's data
- Chrishon's decade-level peak was the 2000s (104 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Chrishons (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Chrishon
Nearby Names Like Chrishon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chrishon
Christopher Boy
#61 2,069,596 births
Christian Boy
#77 453,968 births
Chris Boy
#651 147,462 births
Christophe Boy
#8420 4,476 births
Christ Boy
#3606 3,977 births
Compare Chrishon side by side: Chrishon vs Christopher Chrishon vs Christian Chrishon vs Chris
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Johncarlo #12865
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Quindarius #12860
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Kionte #12866
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Jaquel #12859
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1988–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Chrishon: #12863 Boys' Name - 241 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chrishon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Chrishon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.