Unisex nameCurrently #2,406 in the USFalling
Krishna
//ˈkɹɪʃnə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20077 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Krishna'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.
Krishna's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Krishna |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 21 |
| 1968 | 29 |
| 1969 | 35 |
| 1970 | 51 |
| 1971 | 92 |
| 1972 | 68 |
| 1973 | 60 |
| 1974 | 55 |
| 1975 | 53 |
| 1976 | 44 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1978 | 46 |
| 1979 | 36 |
| 1980 | 41 |
| 1981 | 34 |
| 1982 | 35 |
| 1983 | 32 |
| 1984 | 45 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 44 |
| 1987 | 52 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 56 |
| 1990 | 63 |
| 1991 | 75 |
| 1992 | 69 |
| 1993 | 63 |
| 1994 | 73 |
| 1995 | 72 |
| 1996 | 80 |
| 1997 | 93 |
| 1998 | 105 |
| 1999 | 105 |
| 2000 | 84 |
| 2001 | 93 |
| 2002 | 104 |
| 2003 | 105 |
| 2004 | 116 |
| 2005 | 105 |
| 2006 | 102 |
| 2007 | 123 |
| 2008 | 108 |
| 2009 | 100 |
| 2010 | 91 |
| 2011 | 99 |
| 2012 | 106 |
| 2013 | 92 |
| 2014 | 93 |
| 2015 | 94 |
| 2016 | 97 |
| 2017 | 90 |
| 2018 | 84 |
| 2019 | 62 |
| 2020 | 59 |
| 2021 | 73 |
| 2022 | 72 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2024 | 74 |
Krishna through the decades
- Krishna peaked in 2007, when 123 babies were named Krishna in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Krishna has fallen 24% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Krishna currently ranks #2,406 in the US and is cooling off.