How Many People Are Named Krishnan?

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

Krishnan
Rare
Sanskrit

Krishnan means 'protector' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich with significance. Only 16 people named Krishnan live in the US today, which means 1 in 21,043,771 Americans share this rare name. The majority, 62%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~5,388
Living in US
1 in 61,516
Americans
1995
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Protector
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Protective Caring Strong
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, hard work, and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

100,528
Worldwide Bearers
#10,143
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
84,851
🇲🇾 Malaysia
6,363
🇶🇦 Qatar
1,904
🇺🇸 United States
1,151
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1,145
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,049
🇴🇲 Oman
994
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
644
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
550
🇿🇦 South Africa
372

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
16 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
10
Would be under 30 (63%)
6
Would be 30–60 (38%)
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: 1995

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
20
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
78
International
99

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

📜 Krishnan Through the Generations

Krishnan saw its peak popularity in 1995 with six births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 16 people named Krishnan in the United States, with most falling within the younger age brackets. A big chunk, ten out of sixteen, are under thirty, while six are between thirty and sixty. none of the Krishnans are over sixty, indicating that it's a relatively new name in the American context.

✨ Similar Names to Krishnan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Krishnan's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Krishnan

How Many People Have the Name Krishnan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,388 people in the United States currently share the name Krishnan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 61,516 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Krishnan a Common or Rare Name?

Krishnan is classified as 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 Krishnan Mean?

Krishnan means "protector" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Krishnan Most Popular?

The name Krishnan reached peak popularity in 1995, 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 Krishnan?

Approximately 5,388 people named Krishnan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,388. That works out to roughly 1 in 61,516 Americans.

Is Krishnan a rare name?

Krishnan is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 61,516 Americans has this name.

What does the name Krishnan mean?

Krishnan means "protector" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Krishnan more male or female?

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

When was Krishnan most popular?

Krishnan peaked in 1995 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 US5,388
All-Time Births5,388
1 in X1 in 61,516
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age24
Peak Year1995
World Rank#10,143
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.