Kishun
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "handsome" or "good looking".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Kishun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kishun today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kishun births was 2000 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kishun. 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 Kishun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2000
7 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#8,716
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Kishun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kishun 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 Kishun 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kishun
The name Kishun has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan tongue that was predominantly spoken in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Krishnu," which means "black" or "dark-complexioned." This name is closely associated with Hindu mythology and is a name often given to Lord Krishna, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kishun can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata, which are believed to have been composed between the 3rd century BCE and the 3rd century CE. In these texts, the name Kishun is used to refer to Lord Krishna, who is portrayed as an avatar (incarnation) of the god Vishnu.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kishun. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Kishun Kanhiyalal (1868-1936), an Indian educationist and social reformer who played a significant role in the establishment of the Arya Samaj movement in the late 19th century.
Another notable figure was Kishun Lal Shrivastav (1901-1951), an Indian author and poet who wrote extensively in the Hindi language. His literary works, including novels, short stories, and poems, were highly acclaimed and contributed significantly to the development of modern Hindi literature.
In the realm of politics, Kishun Saran Nigam (1900-1977) was a prominent figure who served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, one of the most populous states in India, from 1957 to 1960.
Outside of India, the name Kishun also gained prominence in regions with significant Hindu populations. One such individual was Kishun Jingree (1891-1975), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Mauritius, who played a crucial role in the economic and social development of the island nation.
Another notable figure with the name Kishun was Kishun Khemraj Maharaj (1923-2005), a renowned spiritual leader and Vedic scholar from Trinidad and Tobago. He was instrumental in preserving and promoting the teachings of Hinduism in the Caribbean region.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Kishun, a name with deep roots in the ancient Sanskrit language and Hindu mythology.
People
Kishun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kishun as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kishun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kishun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kishun 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Kishun a common name?
We classify Kishun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kishun most popular?
The single biggest year for Kishun was 2000, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kishun is about 26 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 Kishun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kishun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kishun 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 Kishun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kishun 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 Kishun 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 Kishun as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.