Crispin
Every Crispin since 1915 — 1,823 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Crispin
Crispin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,432 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 1,823 American babies have been named Crispin. Its peak came in 2007, when 39 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 Crispin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Crispin 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 | — | — | 17 | #5,432 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #6,915 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,375 |
| 2022 | — | — | 18 | #5,253 |
| 2021 | — | — | 14 | #6,091 |
| 2020 | — | — | 14 | #6,037 |
| 2019 | — | — | 22 | #4,511 |
| 2018 | — | — | 16 | #5,589 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,855 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #5,842 |
| 2015 | — | — | 28 | #3,804 |
| 2014 | — | — | 27 | #3,810 |
| 2013 | — | — | 12 | #6,689 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,390 |
| 2011 | — | — | 21 | #4,533 |
| 2010 | — | — | 20 | #4,707 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,057 |
| 2008 | — | — | 19 | #4,931 |
| 2007 | — | — | 39 | #2,983 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #4,903 |
| 2005 | — | — | 31 | #3,253 |
| 2004 | — | — | 26 | #3,549 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18 | #4,456 |
| 2002 | — | — | 20 | #4,067 |
| 2001 | — | — | 12 | #5,739 |
| 2000 | — | — | 25 | #3,325 |
| 1995 | — | — | 20 | #3,332 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,014 |
| 1985 | — | — | 18 | #2,736 |
| 1980 | — | — | 24 | #2,169 |
| 1975 | — | — | 27 | #1,796 |
| 1970 | — | — | 24 | #1,807 |
| 1965 | — | — | 16 | #1,997 |
| 1960 | — | — | 15 | #2,146 |
| 1955 | — | — | 21 | #1,692 |
| 1950 | — | — | 17 | #1,830 |
| 1945 | — | — | 15 | #1,794 |
| 1940 | — | — | 11 | #2,211 |
| 1935 | — | — | 11 | #2,278 |
| 1930 | — | — | 10 | #2,638 |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,344 |
| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,555 |
| 1915 | — | — | 7 | #3,154 |
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Famous people named Crispin
- Crispin Glover Actor · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Crispin in 2025?
Crispin ranked #5,432 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Crispin?
1,823 babies have been named Crispin in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Crispin most popular?
Crispin peaked in 2007, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Crispin a boy or girl name?
Crispin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Crispin rising or falling?
Crispin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Crispin?
Well-known people named Crispin include Crispin Glover (actor).