Total births
1,038
Boys' name · since 1973
Kishan
Kishan has 1,038 recorded births since 1973 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1997 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8479
- among boys today
- 1,038
- born since 1973
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
1,038 babies have been named Kishan since 1973, making it today's #8479 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kishan has been recorded 1,038 times among boys since 1973, currently ranked #8479 nationally and more common than 41% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2025.
- #8479 among boys today
- 1,038 born since 1973
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kishan is currently the #8479 boys' name in America, more common than 41% of boys - 1,038 born since 1973, peaking in the 1990s.
- #8479
- among boys today
- 1,038
- born since 1973
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
Kishan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8479
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 41% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Kishan was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
68 babies were named Kishan in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
How Kishan compares
1,038 Top 30% higher than 70% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kishan's all-time total is 183% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kishan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,038 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 68 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kishan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kishan's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 68, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kishan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1997
Current rank
#8,479
Active since
1973
Kishan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2025
- Peak year (1997)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Kishan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kishan's strongest decade.
475 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Kishan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s 53
1980s
53 births
- 1990s
1990s
475 births
- 2000s
2000s
307 births
- 2010s 143
2010s
143 births
- 2020s 44
2020s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 475 births (46% of all-time use).
How Kishan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kishan's total volume
Kishan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kishan by state
Where Kishan concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 132 | 12.7% |
| #2 | California | | 82 | 7.9% |
| #3 | New York | | 47 | 4.5% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 38 | 3.7% |
| #5 | Texas | | 20 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 14 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
New Jersey share of Kishan's total US births 12.7%
Even split
132 of 1,038 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kishan? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 1,038 babies named Kishan. Today it holds rank #8479 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 68 births.
When was Kishan most popular? ▼
Kishan was most popular in the 1990s decade with 475 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Kishan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kishan are New Jersey (132 births), California (82 births), New York (47 births).
How long has the name Kishan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kishan since 1973 -- 53 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kishan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kishawn, Kishon, Kishaun, Kiser, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kishan's data
- Kishan's decade-level peak was the 1990s (475 total births); usage has since declined to 44 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Jersey records the most Kishans (132 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kishan
Nearby Names Like Kishan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kishan
Kishawn Boy
#12889 349 births
Kishon Boy
262 births
Kishaun Boy
141 births
Kiser Boy
80 births
Kisen Boy
#3603 72 births
Compare Kishan side by side: Kishan vs Kishawn Kishan vs Kishon Kishan vs Kishaun
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kishan
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1973–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kishan: #8479 Boys' Name - 1,038 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kishan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kishan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.