Total births
162
Girls' name · since 1975
Krishana
Krishana has 162 recorded births since 1975 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1978 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 162
- total births
- 1975–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Krishana is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 162 have been recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Krishana has been recorded 162 times among girls since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, 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 1975 to 2001.
- 162 total births
- 1975–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
162 girls have been named Krishana since 1975, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 162
- total births
- 1975–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Krishana was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
12 babies were named Krishana in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Krishana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Krishana splits its recorded history at 1989: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1975 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Krishana at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Krishana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2001
- Peak year (1978)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Krishana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Krishana's strongest decade.
67 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Krishana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
45 births
- 1980s
1980s
43 births
- 1990s
1990s
67 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 67 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Krishana? ▼
162 babies have been named Krishana since 1975. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1978 with 12 births.
When was Krishana most popular? ▼
Krishana was most popular in the 1990s decade with 67 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Krishana been used? ▼
Records for Krishana go back to 1975, giving 27 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Krishana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kristen, Kristin, Kristina, Kristine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Krishana's data
- Krishana's decade-level peak was the 1990s (67 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Krishana
Nearby Names Like Krishana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Krishana
Kristen Girl
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Kristin Girl
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Kristina Girl
#1736 136,765 births
Kristine Girl
#3831 84,329 births
Kristi Girl
#12298 76,484 births
Compare Krishana side by side: Krishana vs Kristen Krishana vs Kristin Krishana vs Kristina
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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, 1975–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Krishana: Baby Name Since 1975 - 162 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/krishana. 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 Krishana 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.