Chris Matheny

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Chris Matheny — English
296K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Chris Matheny 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 Matheny: Bob Matheny (1929–1978), American basketball player Chad Matheny (born 1979), American singer and songwriter, known professionally as Emperor X Dmitri Matheny, American jazz flugelhornist Jason Gaverick Matheny, American academic and United States national security professional Jim Matheny (born 1936), American football player Judd Matheny (born 1970), American Tennessee State Representative Luke Matheny (born 1976), American actor, writer and director Matt Matheny (born 1970), American college basketball coach Mike Matheny (born 1970), Major League Baseball manager Ray Matheny (1925–2020), pr. 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: Matheny

English

Bob Matheny (1929–1978), American basketball player Chad Matheny (born 1979), American singer and songwriter, known professionally as Emperor X Dmitri Matheny, American jazz flugelhornist Jason Gaverick Matheny, American academic and United States national security professional Jim Matheny (born 1936), American football player Judd Matheny (born 1970), American Tennessee State Representative Luke Matheny (born 1976), American actor, writer and director Matt Matheny (born 1970), American college basketball coach Mike Matheny (born 1970), Major League Baseball manager Ray Matheny (1925–2020), pr.

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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 Matheny

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 Matheny:

8
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

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

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 Matheny?
The surname Matheny originates from English. Bob Matheny (1929–1978), American basketball player Chad Matheny (born 1979), American singer and songwriter, known professionally as Emperor X Dmitri Matheny, American jazz flugelhornist Jason Gaverick Matheny, American academic and United States national security professional Jim Matheny (born 1936), American football player Judd Matheny (born 1970), American Tennessee State Representative Luke Matheny (born 1976), American actor, writer and director Matt Matheny (born 1970), American college basketball coach Mike Matheny (born 1970), Major League Baseball manager Ray Matheny (1925–2020), pr.
How common is the surname Matheny?
The surname Matheny is shared by approximately 9K people worldwide.
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