Krishaan
An Indian masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "dark" or "dark-complexioned".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Krishaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Krishaan today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krishaan births was 2014 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krishaan. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Krishaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Krishaan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2014
7 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,338
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Krishaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Krishaan from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 7 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Krishaan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Krishaan 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 Krishaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Krishaan
The given name Krishaan has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, originating from a combination of the Sanskrit words "Krishna" and "Shaan." The name "Krishna" is derived from the Sanskrit word "krish," meaning "black" or "dark," and is also the name of a prominent Hindu deity. "Shaan," on the other hand, signifies "glory" or "splendor."
The earliest known references to the name Krishaan can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Mahabharata. In these texts, the name is associated with the divine, embodying the concepts of wisdom, devotion, and spiritual enlightenment.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Krishaan was a renowned philosopher and spiritual leader who lived in the 8th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the development of Advaita Vedanta, a prominent school of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes non-dualism and the unity of all existence.
In the 12th century, Krishaan was the name of a celebrated poet and scholar from the Deccan region of India. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and societal norms, are considered influential in the development of medieval Indian literature.
During the 16th century, a Krishaan was a notable warrior and military strategist who served under the Mughal Empire. His tactical brilliance and leadership skills were instrumental in several victories, earning him recognition and respect from both allies and adversaries.
In the 19th century, Krishaan was the name of a prominent social reformer and educator who advocated for the upliftment of women and the eradication of regressive societal practices. His efforts played a significant role in shaping the discourse around gender equality and social justice in India during that era.
Another influential figure bearing the name Krishaan was a renowned artist and sculptor from the early 20th century. His works, which blended traditional Indian styles with modern techniques, earned him international acclaim and contributed to the recognition of Indian art on the global stage.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Krishaan, a name that holds deep cultural and spiritual significance, reflecting the richness and diversity of Indian heritage.
People
Krishaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Krishaan 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
Krishaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krishaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krishaan 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Krishaan a common name?
We classify Krishaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Krishaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Krishaan was 2014, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krishaan is about 8 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 Krishaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Krishaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Krishaan 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 Krishaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Krishaan 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 Krishaan 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 Americans are named Krishaan?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Krishaan at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.