Krishanth
A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "Lord Krishna".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Krishanth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Krishanth today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krishanth births was 2018 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krishanth. 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 Krishanth with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Krishanth. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2018
7 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#10,276
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Krishanth: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Krishanth 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 Krishanth 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Krishanth
The name Krishanth has its origins in Sanskrit, the ancient language of India. It is a combination of two words: "Krishna," which means "dark" or "black," and "anth," which is a common suffix used to form masculine names. The name likely emerged during the medieval period in India, when Sanskrit was widely used for scholarly and religious purposes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krishanth can be found in the Mahabharata, the epic Sanskrit text that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this text, there is a character named Krishanth, who was a warrior and a follower of Lord Krishna. This suggests that the name was in use during the ancient period in India.
The name Krishanth gained particular significance in Hindu mythology, where it is associated with Lord Krishna, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. In many Hindu scriptures, Lord Krishna is described as having a dark complexion, which may have influenced the choice of the name for those who wished to honor the deity.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Krishanth. One such individual was Krishanth Mallick, a renowned Bengali poet and playwright who lived in the 19th century (1808-1873). His works played a significant role in the Bengal Renaissance and the development of modern Bengali literature.
Another notable figure was Krishanth Chandra Bhattacharya (1875-1949), a Bengali writer, and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of Indian philosophy. His works explored the intersections between Eastern and Western thought and helped to bridge the gap between these two intellectual traditions.
In the field of science, Krishanth Padmanabhan (1957-2010) was an Indian-American theoretical physicist known for his work on quantum gravity and cosmology. He made significant contributions to the study of black holes and the early universe.
The name Krishanth also has connections to the Indian independence movement. Krishanth Sinha (1887-1963) was an Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who played a crucial role in the struggle against British rule. He was involved in several revolutionary activities and spent many years in prison for his participation in the independence movement.
Lastly, Krishanth Raghavendra (born 1978) is a contemporary Indian classical dancer and choreographer. He is renowned for his expertise in the Kuchipudi dance form and has performed on numerous stages around the world, helping to promote and preserve this ancient Indian dance tradition.
People
Krishanth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Krishanth 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
Krishanth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krishanth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krishanth 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 Krishanth a common name?
We classify Krishanth 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 Krishanth most popular?
The single biggest year for Krishanth was 2018, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krishanth 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 Krishanth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Krishanth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Krishanth 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 Krishanth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Krishanth 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 Krishanth 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 share the name Krishanth?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.