Krizal
A unique feminine name with uncertain origins and meanings.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Krizal. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Krizal today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krizal births was 2019 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krizal. 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 Krizal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2019
7 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#10,351
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Krizal: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Krizal 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 Krizal 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 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Krizal
The name Krizal is believed to have its origins in the ancient Slavic languages of Eastern Europe, dating back to the 9th century AD. It is derived from the Proto-Slavic root word "krizh", which means "cross" or "crucifix". This suggests a possible connection to early Christian symbolism and iconography.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krizal can be found in the Codex Suprasliensis, a 10th-century Old Church Slavonic manuscript containing religious texts and liturgical works. Here, it is mentioned in reference to a monk or scribe named Krizal, who was believed to have been involved in the transcription and illumination of the manuscript.
During the Middle Ages, the name Krizal was relatively uncommon but appeared sporadically among Slavic populations in regions such as modern-day Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. In the 13th century, a nobleman named Krizal of Bohemia was recorded as a vassal of King Wenceslaus I, serving in his court and participating in military campaigns.
In the 16th century, a Russian Orthodox monk named Krizal Ivanovich gained prominence for his work in establishing a new monastic order dedicated to the veneration of the Holy Cross. His writings and teachings influenced the spread of the name among certain religious communities in Russia and neighboring regions.
Another notable figure was Krizal Petrovich, a 17th-century Ukrainian Cossack leader who played a significant role in the Khmelnytsky Uprising against Polish rule. He was renowned for his military prowess and leadership in defending the rights of the Ukrainian people.
In the 19th century, a Slovenian poet and playwright named Krizal Jože Vidmar (1818-1892) achieved recognition for his works that celebrated Slovenian culture and language. His poems and plays were instrumental in promoting national identity and literary tradition.
Throughout its history, the name Krizal has maintained a strong association with Slavic cultures and has been influenced by religious and cultural factors. While not a widely popular name, it has left its mark in various historical contexts and continues to be used, particularly in Eastern European regions with Slavic heritage.
People
Krizal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Krizal 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
Krizal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krizal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krizal 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Krizal a common name?
We classify Krizal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Krizal most popular?
The single biggest year for Krizal was 2019, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krizal is about 7 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 Krizal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Krizal a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Krizal 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 Krizal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Krizal 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 Krizal 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 have the name Krizal?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Krizal on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.