Krishna
Boy name · #2113 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Krishna? In official American birth records, Krishna has been tracked continuously since 1957, giving it 68 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 69 baby boys were named Krishna, placing it at #2113 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2068, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 26,087 boys born in 2025 was named Krishna.
Babies named Krishna per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 68-year story
Krishna first appears in the Social Security records in 1957, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 85 boys were named Krishna — good for #1741 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Krishna against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Krishna in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Krishna is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Krishna will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Krishna is most common
State-level data for Krishna is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Krishna
Statistically, parents drawn to Krishna tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kaimana, Kainoa, Kamran, Kekoa, and Konrad.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Krishna | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 | #2108 |
| 2024 | 58 | #2393 |
| 2023 | 53 | #2510 |
| 2022 | 54 | #2517 |
| 2021 | 54 | #2464 |
| 2020 | 51 | #2505 |
| 2019 | 48 | #2656 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2167 |
| 2017 | 75 | #1918 |
| 2016 | 73 | #1975 |
| 2015 | 68 | #2068 |
| 2014 | 67 | #2082 |
| 2013 | 64 | #2090 |
| 2012 | 79 | #1849 |
| 2011 | 69 | #1988 |
| 2010 | 66 | #2057 |
| 2009 | 74 | #1925 |
| 2008 | 70 | #2001 |
| 2007 | 85 | #1741 |
| 2006 | 71 | #1893 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2081 |
| 2004 | 78 | #1653 |
| 2003 | 65 | #1815 |
| 2002 | 53 | #2046 |
| 2001 | 57 | #1912 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Krishna?
In official American birth records, the name Krishna first appeared in 1957 (over 68 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 68 years.
Is Krishna a popular boy name?
Krishna ranked #2113 among boys in 2025 with 69 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2068.
When was the name Krishna most popular?
Krishna peaked in 2007, when 85 American boys received the name (ranked #1741 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Krishna?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 26,087 newborn American boys was named Krishna. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.