Kristana
A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps meaning "follower of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 39 living Americans carry the first name Kristana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kristana today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kristana births was 2003 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kristana. 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 Kristana. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
39
~ 1 in 8,788,573 Americans
Peak year
2003
6 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2004 SSA rank
#17,560
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Kristana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kristana from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 15 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Kristana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kristana 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 Kristana 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 Kristana
The name Kristana is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Krishna," which means "dark" or "black," often associated with Lord Krishna, a major deity in Hinduism.
In the Hindu tradition, Krishna is portrayed as a mischievous and playful incarnation of the god Vishnu, who played a central role in the epic Mahabharata. The name Kristana may have been used as a feminine variation of Krishna, carrying a similar spiritual and cultural significance.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Kristana can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and religious scriptures, although the exact dates are difficult to pinpoint due to the oral tradition of the time. It is believed that the name gained popularity among Hindu communities in various regions of the Indian subcontinent.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kristana. One prominent figure was Kristana Devi, a Rajput princess who lived in the 16th century and was renowned for her courage and her role in defending the Ranthambore Fort against the Mughal Empire. Another noteworthy individual was Kristana Srivastava, a 17th-century Indian poet and scholar known for her contributions to Sanskrit literature.
In more recent times, Kristana Rani Tewari (1899-1985) was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who dedicated her life to the cause of women's education and empowerment. Kristana Gangopadhyay (1922-2002) was a Bengali author and playwright whose works explored themes of social injustice and gender inequality.
Another notable figure was Kristana Ranade (1925-2022), a prominent Indian classical dancer and choreographer who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Bharatanatyam dance form. Her contributions to the art form were widely recognized, and she received numerous awards and honors throughout her career.
While the name Kristana has its roots in Hindu culture, it has transcended geographical and religious boundaries and has been embraced by people from various backgrounds around the world, each adding their unique cultural influences to the name's meaning and significance.
People
Kristana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kristana 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
Kristana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kristana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 39 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kristana 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 8,788,573 US residents.
Is Kristana a common name?
We classify Kristana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 41 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kristana most popular?
The single biggest year for Kristana was 2003, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kristana is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kristana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kristana in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.