Criss is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Crassus. It means 'golden haired' and was originally used as a surname before becoming a given name.
The name Criss has seen significant fluctuations over time. Its popularity peaked between the late 1950s and early 1960s with an average of around 15-17 births per year during this period. However, it seems to have declined in usage since then, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded in recent years (2005 onwards). The total number of births with the name Criss is 586 over the given period.