Kishan
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Every Kishan since 1973 — 1,038 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kishan
Kishan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,978 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 1,038 American babies have been named Kishan. Its peak came in 1997, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kishan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kishan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,978 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,690 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,300 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,314 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,831 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,580 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,189 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,928 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,269 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,414 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,176 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,099 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,956 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,759 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,374 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,217 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,384 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,584 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,652 |
| 2005 | 37 | #2,876 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,332 |
| 2003 | 32 | #3,028 |
| 2002 | 41 | #2,456 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2,904 |
| 2000 | 52 | #1,985 |
| 1995 | 59 | #1,582 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,917 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kishan mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
How popular is the name Kishan in 2025?
Kishan ranked #7,978 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kishan?
1,038 babies have been named Kishan in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kishan most popular?
Kishan peaked in 1997, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Kishan a boy or girl name?
Kishan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kishan rising or falling?
Kishan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.