Criss
Every Criss since 1918 — 712 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Criss
Criss is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,424 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 712 American babies have been named Criss — about 84% boys and 16% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Criss stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Criss year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 5 | #12,424 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,213 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #12,592 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,522 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,057 |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,051 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,024 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,272 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,059 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,158 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #9,862 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,162 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,207 |
| 2010 | — | — | 27 | #3,829 |
| 2009 | — | — | 23 | #4,306 |
| 2008 | — | — | 29 | #3,665 |
| 2007 | — | — | 40 | #2,935 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,115 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,721 |
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| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,577 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,407 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #4,838 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,604 |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,829 | 17 | #1,983 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,324 | 7 | #3,256 |
| 1950 | — | — | 15 | #1,958 |
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Famous people named Criss
- Criss Angel Magician · b. 1967
- Criss Oliva Musician · 1963–1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Criss in 2025?
Criss ranked #12,424 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Criss?
712 babies have been named Criss in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Criss most popular?
Criss peaked in 2007, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Criss a boy or girl name?
Criss is used for both: about 16% of babies named Criss have been girls and 84% boys.
Is the name Criss rising or falling?
Criss is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Criss?
Well-known people named Criss include Criss Angel (magician), Criss Oliva (musician).