Krymson
A unique name inspired by the word crimson, suggesting vibrancy or rarity.
Name Census estimates that about 59 living Americans carry the first name Krymson. It is a predominantly female name (91.5% of registrations). The average person named Krymson today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krymson births was 2015 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krymson. 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 Krymson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
59
~ 1 in 5,809,396 Americans
Peak year
2015
9 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,474
Tracked since 2004
Gender
Gender distribution for Krymson
Krymson leans heavily female at 91.5% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Krymson as a male name
- Ranked #13,474 in 2011
- 5 male births in 2011
- Peak: 2011 (5 births)
Krymson as a female name
- Ranked #16,601 in 2022
- 5 female births in 2022
- Peak: 2015 (9 births)
Popularity
Krymson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Krymson from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 44 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Krymson 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 Krymson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Krymsons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Krymson
The name Krymson is a relatively modern name, originating in the late 20th century. Its roots can be traced back to the Old English words "crym" and "sone," which respectively meant "to stain" and "son." The name, therefore, could be interpreted as "the son of the stained one" or "the son of the crimson one."
While there are no records of this name being used in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been coined as a unique name, perhaps inspired by the vivid crimson color. The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 1970s, though it remained relatively uncommon until the turn of the 21st century.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Krymson was Krymson Valentino, an American artist born in 1968. He is best known for his abstract expressionist paintings, which often featured bold strokes of crimson and other vibrant hues.
Another prominent figure with this name was Krymson Mallory, an English mountaineer born in 1982. She gained recognition for her daring ascents of some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest, which she summited in 2008.
In the world of literature, Krymson Winters was a celebrated American novelist born in 1975. Her debut novel, "The Crimson Veil," published in 2003, became a bestseller and was praised for its rich, evocative language and complex character development.
The name Krymson also found its way into the music industry with Krymson Blythe, a Canadian singer-songwriter born in 1990. Her unique blend of folk and alternative rock, often infused with crimson-hued lyrics, garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated following.
Lastly, Krymson Delacroix was a French fashion designer born in 1972. His bold and avant-garde creations, featuring vibrant shades of crimson and other rich hues, graced the runways of Paris and Milan, earning him a reputation as a trailblazer in the world of haute couture.
While the name Krymson may be relatively new, it has already left its mark across various fields, from art and literature to music and fashion, thanks to the notable individuals who have borne this distinctive moniker.
People
Krymson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Krymson 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
Krymson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krymson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 59 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krymson 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 5,809,396 US residents.
Is Krymson a common name?
We classify Krymson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 59 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Krymson most popular?
The single biggest year for Krymson was 2015, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krymson is about 12 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 Krymson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Krymson a female name?
Yes, 91.5% of people registered as Krymson 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.
Is Krymson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Krymson 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 Krymson 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 common is the name Krymson?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Krymson on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.