Total births
194
Unisex name · since 1946
Chrys
Chrys has 194 recorded births since 1946 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1953 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 194
- total births
- 1946–1973
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
194 girls have been named Chrys since 1946, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Chrys recorded 194 times among girls since 1946, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1946 to 1973.
- 194 total births
- 1946–1973 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
194 girls have been named Chrys since 1946, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1973.
- 194
- total births
- 1946–1973
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Chrys was born in this single decade.
1953
Single peak year
20 babies were named Chrys in 1953 - its busiest year on record.
Chrys's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Chrys's full recorded timeline at 1957, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1946, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1953 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Chrys at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1953
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Chrys popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–1973
- Peak year (1953)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Chrys popularity over time - boys
26 total births recorded since 2007 (Chrys as boys' name)
Chrys by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Chrys's strongest decade.
117 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Chrys births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s
1950s
117 births
- 1960s
1960s
60 births
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 117 births (60% of all-time use).
Chrys by state
Where Chrys concentrates geographically, total births since 1946
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 2.6% |
California share of Chrys's total US births 2.6%
5 of 194 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chrys? ▼
Since 1946, Social Security records show 194 babies named Chrys. The most recent recorded year was 1973. Its busiest year on record was 1953, with 20 births.
When was Chrys most popular? ▼
Chrys was most popular in the 1950s decade with 117 total births. The single peak year was 1953.
Where is Chrys most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chrys are California (5 births).
Is Chrys a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Chrys is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 194 births, and as a boy's name it has 26 births.
How long has the name Chrys been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Chrys since 1946 -- 28 years through the most recent 1973 data.
What names are similar to Chrys? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Christine, Christina, Christy, Christie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Chrys's data
- Chrys's decade-level peak was the 1950s (117 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Chryss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Chrys
Nearby Names Like Chrys
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chrys
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Compare Chrys side by side: Chrys vs Christine Chrys vs Christina Chrys vs Christy
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1946–1973 (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. "Chrys: Baby Name Since 1946 - 194 Births, Peak 1953." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chrys. 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 Chrys 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 July 2026.