How Many People Are Named Krishn?

Complete statistics for the name Krishn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Krishn
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Krishn means 'dark' or 'black' in Sanskrit, symbolizing depth and mystery. Only 16 people named Krishn live in the US today, making up just 1 in 20,888,363 Americans. The majority of Krishns are under 30, showing it's a truly modern name.

~16
Living in US
1 in 20,888,363
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dark, black
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Mysterious Deep Spiritual
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection, wisdom, and spiritual insight.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

281,191
Worldwide Bearers
#3,740
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
281,041
🇺🇸 United States
75
🇳🇿 New Zealand
17
🇵🇰 Pakistan
13
🇲🇾 Malaysia
11
🇬🇾 Guyana
7
🇬🇧 England
6
🇨🇦 Canada
5
🇫🇯 Fiji
4
🇲🇺 Mauritius
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
16 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
16
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 16 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
20
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
86
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Krishn Through the Generations

Krishn, a name steeped in ancient Sanskrit roots, has seen steady growth in the United States since its introduction. With only 16 individuals bearing this name, it stands out as a very rare choice. The peak year for Krishn was 2007, when six babies were given this name, indicating a surge in popularity during that period. Today, the average age of Krishn is 20, with all 16 Krishns being under 30 years old, highlighting its status as a contemporary name embraced by younger generations.

✨ Similar Names to Krishn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Krishn's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Krishn

How Many People Have the Name Krishn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 16 people in the United States currently share the name Krishn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 20,888,363 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Krishn a Common or Rare Name?

Krishn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Krishn Mean?

Krishn means "dark, black" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Krishn in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Krishn Most Popular?

The name Krishn reached peak popularity in 2007, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Krishn?

Approximately 16 people named Krishn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 16. That works out to roughly 1 in 20,888,363 Americans.

Is Krishn a rare name?

Krishn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 20,888,363 Americans has this name.

What does the name Krishn mean?

Krishn means "dark, black" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Krishn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Krishn are male and 0% are female.

When was Krishn most popular?

Krishn peaked in 2007 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US16
All-Time Births16
1 in X1 in 20,888,363
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2007
World Rank#3,740
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.