Boy nameCurrently #8,655 in the USFalling
Kishan
2 syllablesPeak year: 19976 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kishan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kishan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kishan |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 38 |
| 1995 | 59 |
| 1996 | 64 |
| 1997 | 68 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 1999 | 52 |
| 2000 | 52 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 41 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 9 |
Kishan through the decades
- Kishan peaked in 1997, when 68 babies were named Kishan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Kishan has fallen 51% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kishan currently ranks #8,655 in the US and is cooling off.