Krishna
Boy name · #2113 in 2025 · Uniqueness 61/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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?
Krishna scores 61 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Krishna is most common
Geography matters for names, and Krishna is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Krishnas were TX (12), CA (11), NY (6), IL (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 61/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.