Arjunkrishna
A combination of Sanskrit names, Arjun meaning "bright" and Krishna meaning "dark".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Arjunkrishna. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arjunkrishna today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arjunkrishna births was 2023 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arjunkrishna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Arjunkrishna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2023
8 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,446
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Arjunkrishna: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Arjunkrishna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Arjunkrishna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Arjunkrishna
The name Arjunkrishna is a combination of two distinct names from the Sanskrit language of ancient India. The first part, Arjun, is derived from the Sanskrit word "arjuna," which means "bright" or "shining." This name has its roots in the epic Mahabharata, where Arjuna was the third of the five Pandava brothers and a pivotal character known for his archery skills and his close friendship with Lord Krishna.
The second part, Krishna, is the name of the Hindu deity Lord Krishna, who is revered as the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. The name Krishna is derived from the Sanskrit word "krishna," meaning "dark" or "black," referring to his dark complexion. Lord Krishna is a central figure in the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture that forms part of the Mahabharata.
The combined name Arjunkrishna can be seen as a reverence to both the heroic warrior Arjuna and the divine Lord Krishna, who played crucial roles in the Mahabharata. The earliest recorded use of the name Arjunkrishna is found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures that narrate the events of the Mahabharata.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Arjunkrishna. One such figure was Arjunkrishna Bhattacharya (1907-1987), a renowned Indian writer and scholar who made significant contributions to Bengali literature. Another was Arjunkrishna Mehrotra (1915-2000), an eminent Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the Governor of several states in India.
Arjunkrishna Bose (1900-1976) was an Indian mathematician and scientist who made important contributions to the field of statistics. Arjunkrishna Rao (1914-1994) was a renowned Indian classical musician and composer who helped popularize the Hindustani classical music tradition.
Arjunkrishna Sharma (1893-1973) was an influential Indian philosopher and writer who explored the intersections of Hindu philosophy, psychology, and mysticism. His works had a profound impact on the understanding of Indian spirituality and metaphysics.
While the name Arjunkrishna may not be as common today as it once was, it holds a significant place in Hindu mythology and Indian cultural heritage, reflecting the reverence for the epic heroes and divine figures that have shaped the rich tapestry of Indian tradition.
People
Arjunkrishna + last name combinations
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FAQ
Arjunkrishna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arjunkrishna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arjunkrishna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Arjunkrishna a common name?
We classify Arjunkrishna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arjunkrishna most popular?
The single biggest year for Arjunkrishna was 2023, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arjunkrishna is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Arjunkrishna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arjunkrishna a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arjunkrishna in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Arjunkrishna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arjunkrishna in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Arjunkrishna can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Arjunkrishna?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.