Krimson
A variant spelling of the color crimson, ultimately from the Latin crimen meaning "crime" or "sin".
Name Census estimates that about 257 living Americans carry the first name Krimson. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 70.3% of registrations being female. The average person named Krimson today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krimson births was 2018 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krimson. 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.
People living today
257
~ 1 in 1,333,674 Americans
Peak year
2018
25 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,018
Tracked since 2000
Gender
Gender distribution for Krimson
Krimson is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 259 total registrations, 77 (29.7%) were male and 182 (70.3%) were female.
Krimson as a male name
- Ranked #8,018 in 2023
- 10 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2019 (11 births)
Krimson as a female name
- Ranked #14,348 in 2023
- 6 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2016 (16 births)
Popularity
Krimson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Krimson from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 165 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Krimson remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Krimson 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 Krimson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Krimsons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Krimson
The name Krimson is a unique and intriguing name with a rich history. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "crimson," which refers to the deep, vivid red color that resembles the color of blood. This word itself is derived from the Old Spanish word "cremesin," which can be traced back to the Arabic word "qirmiz," meaning "crimson cloth."
The earliest recorded use of the name Krimson dates back to the late 16th century in England. It was initially used as a surname, often given to individuals who worked with crimson-colored fabrics or dyes. Over time, it gradually transitioned into being used as a given name, although its usage remained relatively uncommon.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Krimson was Krimson Wyndham, a British artist born in 1624. He was renowned for his vivid and vibrant paintings, which often featured bold crimson hues. Another notable figure was Krimson Blackwell, a Scottish poet who lived from 1698 to 1772 and was known for his evocative and passionate poetry.
In the 19th century, the name Krimson gained some popularity in Europe and North America. Krimson Douglass, an American abolitionist and orator, was born in 1818 and played a significant role in the anti-slavery movement. Meanwhile, Krimson Lederberg, a Swedish biologist born in 1865, made groundbreaking contributions to the field of genetics and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1958.
The name Krimson also found its way into literary works. In the novel "The Crimson Petal and the White" by Michel Faber, published in 2002, one of the main characters is named Krimson. This helped to popularize the name and introduce it to a wider audience.
Throughout history, the name Krimson has been associated with passion, boldness, and vibrancy, reflecting the rich and intense color from which it originated. Although not a common name, it has left an indelible mark on various fields, from art and literature to science and activism, making it a unique and memorable choice for those seeking a name with a distinct and captivating heritage.
People
Krimson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Krimson 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
Krimson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krimson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 257 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krimson 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 1,333,674 US residents.
Is Krimson a common name?
We classify Krimson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 259 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Krimson most popular?
The single biggest year for Krimson was 2018, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krimson is about 11 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 Krimson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Krimson a female name?
Yes, 70.3% of people registered as Krimson in the SSA data are female. 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 Krimson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Krimson 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 Krimson 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 Krimson?
See how many people have the name Krimson on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.