Krishna
Krishna first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2007, when 85 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Krishna popular?
Steady Krishna has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2007.
| 2020s | 339 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 673 | |
| 2000s | 655 | |
| 1990s | 346 | |
| 1980s | 152 | |
| 1970s | 162 | |
| 1960s | 53 | |
| 1950s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Krishna mean?
From Sanskrit krishna (कृष्ण), literally 'black, dark, dark-blue'. It is the name of the eighth avatar of Vishnu, the beloved deity of the Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata, so the name is first and foremost a divine name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Krishna mean?
Krishna means Dark; black. From Sanskrit krishna (कृष्ण), literally 'black, dark, dark-blue'. It is the name of the eighth avatar of Vishnu, the beloved deity of the Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata, so the name is first and foremost a divine name.
What is the origin of the name Krishna?
Krishna is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Krishna?
Krishna is pronounced “KRISH-nuh.”
Is Krishna a boy or a girl name?
Krishna is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Krishna a popular name right now?
Krishna has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2007.
How popular is the name Krishna?
In 2025, Krishna ranked #2120 · U.S. boys and #6995 · U.S. girls in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Krishna most popular?
Krishna was most popular in 2007, when about 85 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Krishna?
Names similar to Krishna include Parth, Aarnav, Daksh, Kunal, Advait.
What names go well with Krishna?
sanskrit names that pair well with Krishna include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.