Krash
A Romani variant of the English name "Christopher," meaning "Christ-bearer."
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Krash. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Krash today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krash births was 2016 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krash. 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 Krash. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2016
6 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#11,543
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Krash: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Krash 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 Krash during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Krash
The name Krash finds its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the root word "kṛṣ," which means to drag or pull, signifying strength and power. The name was initially associated with warriors and hunters in the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krash can be traced back to the Mahabharata, a Sanskrit epic composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. It mentions a minor character named Krashya, a skilled archer and loyal companion to the Pandava brothers. This reference highlights the name's connection to valor and loyalty.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from the 3rd to the 6th century CE, the name Krash gained popularity among the warrior class. The Gupta monarchs were known for their strong military prowess, and the name's association with strength and courage resonated with their ideals.
In the 7th century CE, a renowned Buddhist scholar and traveler named Krashapada made significant contributions to the study of logic and philosophy. His writings, which are still studied today, provide insights into the intellectual and spiritual pursuits of the era.
Fast forward to the 12th century, a influential poet named Krashnamitr graced the court of the Chalukya dynasty in present-day Karnataka, India. His poems, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the intricacies of human emotions, are considered literary masterpieces.
During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over a vast territory in the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Krash found favor among the nobility. One notable figure was Krashviraj Singh, a prominent military commander who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire under the reign of Aurangzeb.
As the name Krash traversed through different cultures and eras, it carried with it a sense of strength, courage, and intellectual prowess. While its usage may have ebbed and flowed over the centuries, its rich history and cultural significance remain an integral part of its legacy.
People
Krash + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Krash 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
Krash: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krash?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krash 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Krash a common name?
We classify Krash as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Krash most popular?
The single biggest year for Krash was 2016, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krash is about 10 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 Krash in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Krash a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Krash 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 Krash still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Krash 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 Krash 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 are called Krash?
You can see how many people share the name Krash on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.