Total births
65
Boys' name · since 2014
Krishal
Krishal has 65 recorded births since 2014 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2019 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10661
- among boys today
- 65
- born since 2014
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 25%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Krishal is the #10661 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 65 recorded since 2014.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Krishal has been recorded 65 times among boys since 2014, currently ranked #10661 nationally and more common than 25% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2014 to 2024.
- #10661 among boys today
- 65 born since 2014
- 2010s peak decade
- 25% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Krishal is currently the #10661 boys' name in America, more common than 25% of boys - 65 born since 2014, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10661
- among boys today
- 65
- born since 2014
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 25%
- more common than other boys
Krishal vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10661
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 25% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Krishal was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
16 babies were named Krishal in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Krishal compares
65 20th percentile among 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
Krishal's all-time total is 82% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Krishal | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 65 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 23 | 22,252 |
Krishal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Krishal's full recorded timeline at 2019, 58% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 42% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2014, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2019 peak of 16 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Krishal at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#10,661
Active since
2014
Krishal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2014–2024
- Peak year (2019)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Krishal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Krishal's strongest decade.
43 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Krishal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
43 births
- 2020s
2020s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 43 births (66% of all-time use).
Krishal by state
Where Krishal concentrates geographically, total births since 2014
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 6 | 9.2% |
Ohio share of Krishal's total US births 9.2%
6 of 65 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Krishal? ▼
65 babies have been named Krishal since 2014. It currently ranks #10661 among boys. The peak year was 2019 with 16 births.
When was Krishal most popular? ▼
Krishal was most popular in the 2010s decade with 43 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Krishal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Krishal are Ohio (6 births).
How long has the name Krishal been used? ▼
Krishal has been recorded in Social Security data since 2014, spanning 11 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Krishal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kristopher, Kristian, Kris, Kristofer, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Krishal's data
- Krishal's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (43 total births) through the 2020s (22) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Ohio records the most Krishals (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Krishal
Nearby Names Like Krishal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Krishal
Kristopher Boy
#1166 63,251 births
Kristian Boy
#1123 20,814 births
Kris Boy
#3546 14,400 births
Kristofer Boy
#3464 9,791 births
Krish Boy
#1354 4,811 births
Compare Krishal side by side: Krishal vs Kristopher Krishal vs Kristian Krishal vs Kris
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Krishal
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, 2014–2024 (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. "Krishal: #10661 Boys' Name - 65 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/krishal. 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 Krishal 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.