Krishna
Borrowed from Sanskrit कृष्ण (kṛṣṇa).
Every Krishna since 1957 — 4,291 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Krishna
Krishna is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,120 in 2025 with 69 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 4,291 American babies have been named Krishna — about 56% boys and 44% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 123 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 Krishna stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Krishna 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 | 16 | #6,995 | 69 | #2,120 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,097 | 58 | #2,409 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,104 | 53 | #2,526 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,590 | 54 | #2,542 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,294 | 54 | #2,479 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,653 | 51 | #2,530 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,958 | 48 | #2,676 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,150 | 64 | #2,184 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,665 | 75 | #1,930 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,542 | 73 | #1,983 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,222 | 68 | #2,080 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,235 | 67 | #2,088 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,963 | 64 | #2,102 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,184 | 79 | #1,854 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,761 | 69 | #1,994 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,518 | 66 | #2,061 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,471 | 74 | #1,934 |
| 2008 | 38 | #4,136 | 70 | #2,018 |
| 2007 | 38 | #4,095 | 85 | #1,752 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,637 | 71 | #1,904 |
| 2005 | 46 | #3,345 | 59 | #2,100 |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,783 | 78 | #1,665 |
| 2003 | 40 | #3,563 | 65 | #1,829 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,920 | 53 | #2,060 |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,668 | 57 | #1,924 |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,308 | 43 | #2,279 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,951 | 32 | #2,427 |
| 1990 | 36 | #3,117 | 27 | #2,532 |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,545 | 14 | #3,313 |
| 1980 | 30 | #2,959 | 11 | #3,745 |
| 1975 | 39 | #2,183 | 14 | #2,838 |
| 1970 | 36 | #2,219 | 15 | #2,452 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,156 | 6 | #3,736 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,613 | 6 | #3,868 |
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Famous people named Krishna
- Krishna Sobti Writer · 1925–2019
- Krishna Prasad Bhattarai Politician · 1924–2011
- Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV Politician · 1884–1940
- Krishna Poonia Athlete · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Krishna mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit कृष्ण (kṛṣṇa).
How popular is the name Krishna in 2025?
Krishna ranked #2,120 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 69 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Krishna?
4,291 babies have been named Krishna in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Krishna most popular?
Krishna peaked in 2007, when 123 newborns received the name.
Is Krishna a boy or girl name?
Krishna is used for both: about 44% of babies named Krishna have been girls and 56% boys.
Is the name Krishna rising or falling?
Krishna has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Krishna?
Well-known people named Krishna include Krishna Sobti (writer), Krishna Prasad Bhattarai (politician), Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV (politician).