Chrishad
A unique given name blend of Christopher and Chad.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Chrishad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chrishad today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chrishad births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chrishad. 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 Chrishad. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,689
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Chrishad: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Chrishad 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 Chrishad during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Chrishad
The name Chrishad has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was used in various regions of the Indian subcontinent from around the 2nd millennium BCE. The name is believed to have originated in the region now known as the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where Sanskrit was widely spoken and used in religious texts and literature.
The name Chrishad is derived from the combination of two Sanskrit words: "Chri" and "shad." "Chri" is a variant spelling of the word "Sri," which means splendor, radiance, or beauty, while "shad" means to conquer or overcome. Therefore, the name Chrishad can be interpreted as "one who conquers with splendor" or "one who overcomes with radiance."
One of the earliest known references to the name Chrishad can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In the epic, there is a character named Chrishad, who was a warrior and a member of the Kaurava clan.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Chrishad. One of the earliest recorded examples is Chrishad Swami (1858-1932), a renowned Hindu spiritual leader and philosopher from India. He was known for his teachings on the principles of Advaita Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes the oneness of all existence.
Another famous bearer of the name was Chrishad Singh (1920-1986), an Indian freedom fighter and politician. He played a prominent role in the Indian independence movement and later served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament.
In the field of literature, Chrishad Sharma (1932-2008) was a celebrated Nepali poet and writer. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern Nepali literature and is best known for his collection of poems titled "Akash Ra Araka" (Sky and the Other).
The name Chrishad has also been associated with notable figures in the field of medicine. Chrishad Bose (1901-1980) was an Indian medical researcher and scientist who made significant contributions to the study of electrocardiography and the diagnosis of heart diseases.
Lastly, Chrishad Rai (1938-2012) was a prominent Nepali artist and painter. He is renowned for his vibrant and colorful depictions of Nepali landscapes and for his contributions to the development of modern Nepali art.
While the name Chrishad has its origins in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been embraced by individuals from various backgrounds around the world, reflecting the diversity and richness of human cultural heritage.
People
Chrishad + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chrishad as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Chrishad: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chrishad?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chrishad 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Chrishad a common name?
We classify Chrishad as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chrishad most popular?
The single biggest year for Chrishad was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chrishad is about 19 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 Chrishad in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chrishad a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chrishad 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 Chrishad still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chrishad 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 Chrishad 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 Chrishad?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.