Krishaun
Krishaun is a masculine name of Indian origin meaning "attracting attention".
Name Census estimates that about 47 living Americans carry the first name Krishaun. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 87.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Krishaun today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krishaun births was 2012 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krishaun. 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 Krishaun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
47
~ 1 in 7,292,645 Americans
Peak year
2012
11 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2012 SSA rank
#7,333
Tracked since 1980
Census
Krishaun in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 138 people with the first name Krishaun, which placed it at #47,373 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#47,373
National first-name rank
People counted
138
138 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
84.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krishaun
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Krishaun is Black at 84.8%. The next largest groups are White (5.8%) and Two or More Races (4.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Krishaun described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Krishaun at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American84.8% · 117
- White5.8% · 8
- Two or more races4.3% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 1
Gender
Gender distribution for Krishaun
Krishaun leans heavily male at 87.5% of total registrations, but 6 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Krishaun as a male name
- Ranked #7,333 in 2012
- 11 male births in 2012
- Peak: 2012 (11 births)
Krishaun as a female name
- Ranked #9,681 in 1980
- 6 female births in 1980
- Peak: 1980 (6 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Krishaun on both sides of the split. Of the 128 people counted with this name, 87 were male (68.0%) and 41 were female (32.0%).
Popularity
Krishaun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Krishaun from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 21 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Krishaun 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 Krishaun 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 Krishaun
The name Krishaun has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two words, "Krish" meaning "to draw" or "to attract," and "aun" meaning "honor" or "respect." The name is closely associated with the Hindu deity Krishna, who is revered as an avatar of the god Vishnu.
The earliest recorded use of the name Krishaun can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Mahabharata, where it was used as a reference to Lord Krishna. In these texts, Krishna is portrayed as a spiritual leader, a protector, and a symbol of divine love and devotion.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Krishaun. One of the earliest known was Krishaun Devaraya (1406-1446), a powerful ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India. He was renowned for his patronage of the arts, literature, and architecture, and his reign is often referred to as the golden age of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Another prominent figure was Krishaun Charitra (1790-1865), a Bengali poet and playwright who played a significant role in the revival of Bengali literature during the 19th century. His works, such as "Annadamangal" and "Vidyasundar," are considered literary masterpieces and have been widely studied and celebrated.
In the 20th century, Krishaun Menon (1897-1974) was an Indian diplomat and politician who served as India's first High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and later as the country's Defense Minister. He played a crucial role in shaping India's foreign policy during the early years of its independence.
Krishaun Sinha (1925-2002) was an Indian classical vocalist and singer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest exponents of Hindustani classical music. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honor, in recognition of his contributions to music.
Lastly, Krishaun Pal (1939-2022) was a renowned Indian painter and artist who was known for his vibrant and expressive works that celebrated the rural life and landscapes of West Bengal. He was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions to the field of art.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Krishaun throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and religious significance in the Indian subcontinent.
People
Krishaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Krishaun 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
Krishaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krishaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 47 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krishaun 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 7,292,645 US residents.
Is Krishaun a common name?
We classify Krishaun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 48 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Krishaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Krishaun was 2012, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krishaun is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Krishaun in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 138 people with the name Krishaun, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #47,373 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Krishaun in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Krishaun?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Krishaun on both sides of the split. Of the 128 people counted with this name, 87 were male (68.0%) and 41 were female (32.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Krishaun?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Krishaun is Black at 84.8%. The next largest groups are White (5.8%) and Two or More Races (4.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Krishaun most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Krishaun in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.8% (117 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Krishaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Krishaun a male name?
Yes, 87.5% of people registered as Krishaun 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 Krishaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Krishaun 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 Krishaun 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.
How many people share the name Krishaun?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Krishaun on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.