Krishan
Every Krishan since 1976 — 417 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Krishan
Krishan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,250 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 417 American babies have been named Krishan. Its peak came in 2002, when 20 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 Krishan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Krishan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,250 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,691 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,152 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,923 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,341 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,957 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,505 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,332 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,337 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,332 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,657 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,501 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,831 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,706 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,620 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,789 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,067 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,354 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,528 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,131 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,541 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,465 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,507 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,163 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Krishan
- Krishan Chander Writer · 1914–1977
- Krishan Kant Politician · 1927–2002
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Krishan in 2025?
Krishan ranked #10,250 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Krishan?
417 babies have been named Krishan in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Krishan most popular?
Krishan peaked in 2002, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Krishan a boy or girl name?
Krishan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Krishan rising or falling?
Krishan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Krishan?
Well-known people named Krishan include Krishan Chander (writer), Krishan Kant (politician).