Crimson
Every Crimson since 1974 — 1,836 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Crimson
Crimson is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,793 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 1,836 American babies have been named Crimson — about 70% girls and 30% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2016, when 114 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Crimson stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Crimson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,793 | 19 | #5,076 |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,224 | 30 | #3,714 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,723 | 29 | #3,813 |
| 2022 | 49 | #3,284 | 29 | #3,791 |
| 2021 | 44 | #3,502 | 25 | #4,137 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,189 | 30 | #3,590 |
| 2019 | 47 | #3,346 | 32 | #3,504 |
| 2018 | 57 | #2,917 | 30 | #3,618 |
| 2017 | 53 | #3,061 | 38 | #3,079 |
| 2016 | 70 | #2,545 | 44 | #2,734 |
| 2015 | 62 | #2,818 | 37 | #3,093 |
| 2014 | 52 | #3,147 | 39 | #2,943 |
| 2013 | 60 | #2,846 | 18 | #5,016 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2,911 | 32 | #3,387 |
| 2011 | 50 | #3,278 | 11 | #7,097 |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,043 | 22 | #4,389 |
| 2009 | 29 | #4,969 | 16 | #5,606 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,678 | 13 | #6,465 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,716 | 12 | #6,707 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,604 | 12 | #6,540 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,141 | 9 | #7,760 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,368 | 9 | #7,658 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,121 | — | — |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,664 | 5 | #10,992 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,050 | 5 | #10,899 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,825 | 5 | #10,681 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,721 | — | — |
| 1990 | 12 | #6,964 | — | — |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,072 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,722 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,361 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Crimson in 2025?
Crimson ranked #4,793 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Crimson?
1,836 babies have been named Crimson in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Crimson most popular?
Crimson peaked in 2016, when 114 newborns received the name.
Is Crimson a boy or girl name?
Crimson is used for both: about 70% of babies named Crimson have been girls and 30% boys.
Is the name Crimson rising or falling?
Crimson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.