Krishiv
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "one who distributes water".
Name Census estimates that about 1,071 living Americans carry the first name Krishiv. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Krishiv today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krishiv births was 2023 (162 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krishiv. 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 Krishiv with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Krishiv is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 8 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 320,032 Americans
Peak year
2023
162 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,303
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Krishiv: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Krishiv from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 597 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
Krishiv 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 Krishiv during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Krishivs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. New Jersey, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Krishiv, while Virginia, Massachusetts, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 33 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Krishiv
The given name Krishiv is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. The name is a combination of two words: "Krish," which means "to cultivate or till the soil," and "iv," which is derived from the word "iva," meaning "lord" or "master." The name Krishiv, therefore, carries the meaning of "lord of agriculture" or "master cultivator."
Sanskrit, being one of the oldest languages in the world, has had a profound influence on many other languages, particularly those spoken in the Indian subcontinent. The name Krishiv can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where references to agricultural deities and practices were common.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krishiv can be found in the Vedas, a collection of ancient Hindu scriptures dating back to around 1500-500 BCE. In the Rigveda, one of the four canonical sacred texts of Hinduism, there are mentions of agricultural rituals and deities associated with fertility and prosperity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Krishiv. One of the earliest known was Krishiv Sharma (c. 800 CE), a celebrated scholar and poet from the Chola dynasty in South India. His works, primarily composed in Sanskrit, were influential in shaping the literary landscape of the time.
Another prominent figure was Krishiv Chandra Bhattacharya (1875-1949), a renowned Indian philosopher and social reformer. He was a proponent of the Brahmo Samaj movement, which aimed to revive and modernize Hinduism while promoting social and educational reforms.
In the 20th century, Krishiv Prasad Mishra (1923-1998) was a prominent Hindi writer and poet. He received numerous accolades for his literary contributions, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1974.
Krishiv Balakrishnan (1942-2008) was an Indian-American computer scientist and entrepreneur. He co-founded several technology companies and is credited with pioneering the development of computer-aided design (CAD) software.
More recently, Krishiv Iyer (born 1985) is an Indian-American actor and writer known for his roles in various television shows and films, including "The Big Sick" and "Never Have I Ever."
While these are just a few examples, the name Krishiv has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural significance and connection to the agricultural traditions of ancient India.
People
Krishiv + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Krishiv 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
Krishiv: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krishiv?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,071 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krishiv 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 320,032 US residents.
Is Krishiv a common name?
We classify Krishiv as "Rare". It ranks above 90.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,079 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Krishiv most popular?
The single biggest year for Krishiv was 2023, when 162 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krishiv 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 Krishiv in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Krishiv a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Krishiv 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 Krishiv still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Krishiv 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 Krishiv 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 Krishiv?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.