The baby name Krys is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /krɪs/ (KRIS).
Krys is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Krys is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /krɪs/ (KRIS).
Krys is Greek in Origin.
Krys is a modern, gender-neutral short form and respelling of Kris/Chris used in English and sometimes in Slavic-influenced communities. It points to two main roots: Greek Christophoros, source of Christopher, and Latin Christianus, basis for Christian and Christine. In Polish contexts, Krys can anglicize nicknames from Krystyna or Krystian, alongside diminutives like Krysia or Kryś.
As a stand-alone given name, Krys appears in records from the late 20th century, reflecting the trend of elevating streamlined nicknames to official status. It remains uncommon yet internationally legible. Variants and related forms include Kris, Chris, Cris, Kriss, and Kryss; longer roots include Christopher, Christian, Christina, Kristin, Kristina, and Krystyna. Meanings follow the root: Christ-bearer, a Christian, or, via Krystal, crystal/ice. Pronunciation typically mirrors Kris/Chris.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR | 0 | #55 | 1 | 1,497 | |
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #178 | 1 | 2,508 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #262 | 2 | 7,056 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #279 | 4 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #302 | 4 | 6,530 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #305 | 31 | 6,459 |
| SA | 0 | #309 | 4 | 10,560 | |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #343 | 12 | 5,096 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #345 | 13 | 8,477 |
| MY | 0 | #350 | 5 | 12,352 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #354 | 9 | 8,539 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #356 | 4 | 8,829 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #359 | 3 | 8,138 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #376 | 12 | 2,865 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #381 | 10 | 13,098 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #440 | 6 | 8,339 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #464 | 8 | 7,952 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #472 | 10 | 9,861 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #498 | 2 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #507 | 44 | 12,054 |
| CO | 0 | #507 | 4 | 7,768 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #515 | 18 | 11,342 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #523 | 18 | 11,671 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #538 | 4 | 7,500 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #626 | 5 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #645 | 6 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #649 | 3 | 9,488 |
| LB | 0 | #687 | 4 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #697 | 4 | 13,390 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #777 | 9 | 12,213 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2020 | #893 | 6 | 7,187 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #901 | 41 | 12,708 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #910 | 6 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #923 | 61 | 5,561 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #924 | 20 | 14,861 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| United States | Girls | 2014 | #928 | 5 | 9,590 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #943 | 10 | 5,697 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #978 | 4 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #995 | 7 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,029 | 5 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,044 | 35 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,067 | 6 | 24,821 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,091 | 93 | 17,781 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,407 | 40 | 9,415 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,444 | 28 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Krys is popular in 50 countries — most recent births per country:
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