Chris Mahar

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Chris Mahar — English
296K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Chris Mahar is a name that combines English origins. The first name Chris is a masculine given name of English origin. Chris is a short form of various names including Christopher, Christian, Christina, and Christine. Chris is also used as a name in its own right, but it is not as common. People with the given name Chris Abani (born 1966), Nigerian author Chris Abele (born 1967), American businessman and politician Chris Abell (1957–2020), British biological chemist Chris Abrahams (born 1961), Sydney-based jazz pianist Chris Achilléos (1947–2021), British painter Chris Ackie (born 1992), Canadian football player Chris Acland (1966–1996), English drummer and songwriter Chris Adcock (born 1989), English internat. The surname Mahar: Mahar/महर is a surname of Kumaoni -Khastriya Rajputs found in Uttarakhand and West Nepal. Mahars were given the title of chief 'Thogdar'/'Thokdar' and large part of Saur valley was referred as 'Mahar Patti'. The majority of the population is found in Pithoragarh and Champawat. 'Hilljatra' and 'Chaitol' are the key festivals of Mahar community. Laxman Singh Mahar, Indian Freedom Fighter,, Lieutenant Hemant Singh Mahar (Shaurya Chakra, Posthumously) and Mayukh Mahar, Indian Politician are few notable personalities of the community. Chris is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 296K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Chris reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Chris

English

Chris is a short form of various names including Christopher, Christian, Christina, and Christine. Chris is also used as a name in its own right, but it is not as common. People with the given name Chris Abani (born 1966), Nigerian author Chris Abele (born 1967), American businessman and politician Chris Abell (1957–2020), British biological chemist Chris Abrahams (born 1961), Sydney-based jazz pianist Chris Achilléos (1947–2021), British painter Chris Ackie (born 1992), Canadian football player Chris Acland (1966–1996), English drummer and songwriter Chris Adcock (born 1989), English internat.

Surname: Mahar

English

Mahar/महर is a surname of Kumaoni -Khastriya Rajputs found in Uttarakhand and West Nepal. Mahars were given the title of chief 'Thogdar'/'Thokdar' and large part of Saur valley was referred as 'Mahar Patti'. The majority of the population is found in Pithoragarh and Champawat. 'Hilljatra' and 'Chaitol' are the key festivals of Mahar community. Laxman Singh Mahar, Indian Freedom Fighter,, Lieutenant Hemant Singh Mahar (Shaurya Chakra, Posthumously) and Mayukh Mahar, Indian Politician are few notable personalities of the community.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Chris is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Chris by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Chris Mahar

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Chris Mahar:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Chris?
The first name Chris originates from English. Chris is a short form of various names including Christopher, Christian, Christina, and Christine. Chris is also used as a name in its own right, but it is not as common. People with the given name Chris Abani (born 1966), Nigerian author Chris Abele (born 1967), American businessman and politician Chris Abell (1957–2020), British biological chemist Chris Abrahams (born 1961), Sydney-based jazz pianist Chris Achilléos (1947–2021), British painter Chris Ackie (born 1992), Canadian football player Chris Acland (1966–1996), English drummer and songwriter Chris Adcock (born 1989), English internat.
When was Chris most popular?
The name Chris reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Mahar?
The surname Mahar originates from English. Mahar/महर is a surname of Kumaoni -Khastriya Rajputs found in Uttarakhand and West Nepal. Mahars were given the title of chief 'Thogdar'/'Thokdar' and large part of Saur valley was referred as 'Mahar Patti'. The majority of the population is found in Pithoragarh and Champawat. 'Hilljatra' and 'Chaitol' are the key festivals of Mahar community. Laxman Singh Mahar, Indian Freedom Fighter,, Lieutenant Hemant Singh Mahar (Shaurya Chakra, Posthumously) and Mayukh Mahar, Indian Politician are few notable personalities of the community.
How common is the surname Mahar?
The surname Mahar is shared by approximately 3K people worldwide.
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