Krish
Borrowed from Hindi कृष (kŕṣ), Derived from Hindi कृष्णा (kŕṣṇā).
Every Krish since 1970 — 4,821 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Krish
Krish is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,277 in 2025 with 154 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 4,821 American babies have been named Krish. Its peak came in 2006, when 371 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Krish stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Krish 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 | — | — | 154 | #1,277 |
| 2024 | — | — | 141 | #1,352 |
| 2023 | — | — | 143 | #1,333 |
| 2022 | — | — | 155 | #1,261 |
| 2021 | — | — | 155 | #1,239 |
| 2020 | — | — | 156 | #1,211 |
| 2019 | — | — | 164 | #1,181 |
| 2018 | — | — | 174 | #1,117 |
| 2017 | — | — | 190 | #1,053 |
| 2016 | — | — | 206 | #992 |
| 2015 | — | — | 190 | #1,048 |
| 2014 | — | — | 195 | #1,038 |
| 2013 | — | — | 235 | #887 |
| 2012 | — | — | 251 | #849 |
| 2011 | — | — | 240 | #874 |
| 2010 | — | — | 247 | #857 |
| 2009 | — | — | 238 | #885 |
| 2008 | — | — | 261 | #837 |
| 2007 | — | — | 346 | #686 |
| 2006 | — | — | 371 | #633 |
| 2005 | — | — | 167 | #1,014 |
| 2004 | — | — | 127 | #1,205 |
| 2003 | — | — | 121 | #1,215 |
| 2002 | — | — | 85 | #1,492 |
| 2001 | — | — | 21 | #3,919 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,702 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,442 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,888 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,114 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,645 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Krish mean?
Borrowed from Hindi कृष (kŕṣ), Derived from Hindi कृष्णा (kŕṣṇā).
How popular is the name Krish in 2025?
Krish ranked #1,277 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 154 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Krish?
4,821 babies have been named Krish in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Krish most popular?
Krish peaked in 2006, when 371 newborns received the name.
Is Krish a boy or girl name?
Krish is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Krish rising or falling?
Krish is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.