Saikrishna
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the eternal Lord Krishna".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Saikrishna. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Saikrishna today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Saikrishna births was 2014 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Saikrishna. 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 Saikrishna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2014
7 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,770
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Saikrishna: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Saikrishna 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 Saikrishna 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 Saikrishna
The name Saikrishna is a combination of two Sanskrit words, 'Sai' and 'Krishna'. It is a Hindu name that finds its roots in the Indian subcontinent. The name 'Krishna' is one of the most popular and revered names in Hindu mythology, referring to the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, who is considered one of the most important deities in Hinduism.
The word 'Sai' is a prefix that carries multiple meanings in different contexts. It can be interpreted as 'good', 'holy', or 'divine'. When combined with 'Krishna', the name Saikrishna can be understood as 'the divine Krishna' or 'the holy Krishna'. This name has been in use for centuries, particularly in regions where Hinduism has been the predominant religion.
The name Saikrishna finds mentions in various ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Puranas. These texts narrate the stories and teachings of Lord Krishna, who is revered as a spiritual guide and a symbol of love, devotion, and wisdom. The name has been associated with several historical figures and saints who have played significant roles in the propagation of Hinduism and its philosophies.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Saikrishna can be found in the 8th century CE, when a Hindu philosopher and spiritual leader named Saikrishna Acharya lived and taught in South India. He was renowned for his contributions to the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy and his commentaries on the Upanishads.
Another notable figure with the name Saikrishna was Saikrishna Sarma, a 16th-century Hindu scholar and poet from Andhra Pradesh, India. He is credited with writing several works on Hindu philosophy, literature, and grammar, and his works have had a lasting impact on Telugu literature and culture.
In the 17th century, Saikrishna Deva Raya was a ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, located in present-day Karnataka, India. He is remembered for his patronage of arts, literature, and architecture, and his reign is considered a golden era for the empire.
More recently, Saikrishna Prasad was an Indian freedom fighter who fought against British rule in the early 20th century. He was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress and played a significant role in the non-violent civil disobedience movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.
Another notable figure with the name Saikrishna is Saikrishna Iyengar, an American legal scholar and professor at Fordham University School of Law. He is widely respected for his expertise in constitutional law, administrative law, and federal courts.
People
Saikrishna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Saikrishna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Saikrishna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Saikrishna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Saikrishna 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 Saikrishna a common name?
We classify Saikrishna 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 Saikrishna most popular?
The single biggest year for Saikrishna was 2014, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Saikrishna is about 10 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 Saikrishna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Saikrishna a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Saikrishna 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 Saikrishna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Saikrishna 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 Saikrishna 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 Saikrishna as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Saikrishna on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.