boys' name · peaked 2006

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.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.050.10.150.218801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#1,277
among boys
Babies in 2025
154
named Krish
Peak year
2006
371 babies
All-time total
4,821
since 1970

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
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
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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.

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