Khriz
A boy's name of Greek origin with 184 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Khriz, you're looking at a name that fewer than 184 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Khriz a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
Khriz is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Khriz is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, a creative phonetic spelling of Chris — a short form of Christopher or Christian, from the Greek Christos meaning 'the anointed one' or 'Christ.' The Kh- spelling reflects Filipino and Southeast Asian orthographic traditions for the Chr- sound.
Khriz is used particularly in Filipino communities, where the Kh- spelling is a natural adaptation of the English Chris sound to Filipino phonetics — carrying the full spiritual meaning of Christ-related names in a distinctly Filipino-American form.
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In the American context, Khriz is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2005–2015). Its Greek roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 184 total births, Khriz exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Khriz has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 62 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 122 | — |
The Story of Khriz
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Khriz is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Khriz are most likely born between 2005 and 2015.
How rare is Khriz?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Khriz is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2000s with 122 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Khriz by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 2005–2015)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | #11466 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10234 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8482 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7874 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7275 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4946 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5032 |
| 2008 | 34 | #3317 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7914 |
| 2006 | 40 | #2860 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4566 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2015