Krishivreddy
A masculine Hindu name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "one who promotes agriculture".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Krishivreddy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Krishivreddy today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krishivreddy births was 2024 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krishivreddy. 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 Krishivreddy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2024
8 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,457
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Krishivreddy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Krishivreddy 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 Krishivreddy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Krishivreddy
The given name Krishivreddy finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, which has been spoken in the Indian subcontinent since ancient times. The name is a compound word derived from the Sanskrit words "krishi" meaning agriculture or farming, and "vreddy" which is an honorific title or surname used by certain agricultural communities in southern India.
The name Krishivreddy can be traced back to the 9th century CE, during the reign of the Badami Chalukya dynasty in the Deccan region of present-day Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by members of the Kapu community, who were traditionally involved in agriculture and farming activities.
In Hindu mythology, there are references to the name Krishivreddy in various ancient texts and scriptures. The Puranas, a collection of Hindu religious texts, mention the name in connection with the goddess Lakshmi, who is revered as the deity of wealth, prosperity, and agricultural abundance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krishivreddy can be found in the inscriptions of the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled the Andhra region between the 12th and 14th centuries CE. The name appears in several copper plate inscriptions and land grant records from this period, indicating its use among the landowning and agricultural communities of the time.
Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the given name Krishivreddy:
1. Krishivreddy Nayakudu (c. 1450-1510), a prominent chieftain and military commander during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire in South India.
2. Krishivreddy Venkatadri (1674-1748), a renowned scholar and poet who authored several works in the Telugu language.
3. Krishivreddy Ramabhadra (1820-1898), a social reformer and activist who worked towards improving the living conditions of agricultural communities.
4. Krishivreddy Seetharamayya (1888-1959), a prominent freedom fighter and activist who participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule.
5. Krishivreddy Venkataratnam (1910-1979), a celebrated writer and playwright who contributed significantly to the Telugu literary tradition.
The name Krishivreddy continues to be widely used among certain communities in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, particularly those with a historical connection to agriculture and farming. It serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and traditional occupations that have shaped the diverse identities of the region.
People
Krishivreddy + last name combinations
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FAQ
Krishivreddy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krishivreddy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krishivreddy 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Krishivreddy a common name?
We classify Krishivreddy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Krishivreddy most popular?
The single biggest year for Krishivreddy was 2024, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krishivreddy is about 3 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 Krishivreddy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Krishivreddy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Krishivreddy 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 Krishivreddy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Krishivreddy 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 Krishivreddy 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 are called Krishivreddy?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.