Kriti
Borrowed from Sanskrit कृति (kṛti, “creation, piece”).
Every Kriti since 1991 — 521 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kriti
Kriti is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,027 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 521 American babies have been named Kriti. Its peak came in 2016, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kriti stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kriti year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,027 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,218 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,657 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,243 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,746 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,411 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,238 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,152 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,259 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,965 |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,112 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,236 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,230 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,905 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,457 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,181 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,263 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,706 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,926 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,340 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,623 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,048 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,065 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,183 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,807 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,305 |
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Famous people named Kriti
- Kriti Sanon Actor · b. 1990
- Kriti Kharbanda Actor · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kriti mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit कृति (kṛti, “creation, piece”).
How popular is the name Kriti in 2025?
Kriti ranked #6,027 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kriti?
521 babies have been named Kriti in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kriti most popular?
Kriti peaked in 2016, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Kriti a boy or girl name?
Kriti is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kriti rising or falling?
Kriti is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kriti?
Well-known people named Kriti include Kriti Sanon (actor), Kriti Kharbanda (actor).