Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Chrishon

Name: Popularity of the name Chrishon in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chrishon, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#3,191 (1998)

Total Babies

241

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1988

First Year

2024

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#3191

Peak Rank

241

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chrishon

The earliest SSA record of Chrishon as a baby boy name dates back to 1988, when 5 babies received it. 1998 was its biggest year on record, with 24 newborns named Chrishon — #3,191 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 43% of all recorded Chrishons. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 241 Chrishons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Chrishon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chrishon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Crucian
Cretian
Corrossion
Corrosion
Christen
Krishnan
Corrasion
Christene
Krizan
Kishon
Kition
Crushing

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chrishon

What does the name Chrishon mean?

Chrishon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chrishon in 2026?

In 2026, Chrishon ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Chrishon most popular?

Chrishon reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #3,191 that year with 24 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Chrishon most popular?

Chrishon has historically been most popular in North Carolina, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Chrishon.

Is Chrishon a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chrishon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Chrishon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chrishon include Ector, Rashun, Quante. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chrishon

Chrishon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 241 births in the dataset. Chrishon's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #3,191. Use the chart and map above to compare Chrishon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.