Total births
2,385
Unisex name · since 1957
Krishna
2,385 babies named Krishna in U.S. Social Security records since 1957, with the highest year being 2007. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2403
- among boys today
- 2,385
- born since 1957
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
2,385 babies have been named Krishna since 1957, making it today's #2403 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Krishna recorded 2,385 times among boys since 1957, holding rank #2403 nationally today, ahead of 83% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 2025.
- #2403 among boys today
- 2,385 born since 1957
- 2010s peak decade
- 83% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Krishna is currently the #2403 unisex name in America, more common than 83% of boys - 2,385 born since 1957, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2403
- among boys today
- 2,385
- born since 1957
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Krishna vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2403
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 83% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Krishna was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
85 babies were named Krishna in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Krishna compares
2,385 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
Krishna's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Krishna | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,385 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 85 | 23 | 22,252 |
Krishna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Krishna's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 80% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 20%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1957, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 85, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Krishna at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#2,403
Active since
1957
Krishna popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 85
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Krishna popularity over time - girls
1,906 total births recorded since 1958 (Krishna as girls' name)
Krishna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Krishna's strongest decade.
673 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Krishna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 53
1960s
53 births
- 1970s 162
1970s
162 births
- 1980s 152
1980s
152 births
- 1990s
1990s
346 births
- 2000s
2000s
655 births
- 2010s
2010s
673 births
- 2020s
2020s
339 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 673 births (28% of all-time use).
How Krishna 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 Krishna's total volume
Krishna vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Krishna by state
Where Krishna concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 320 | 13.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 206 | 8.6% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 159 | 6.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 109 | 4.6% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 30 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Florida | | 20 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 16 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Washington | | 16 | 0.7% |
California share of Krishna's total US births 13.4%
Even split
320 of 2,385 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Krishna appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Krishna? ▼
Krishna has been given to 2,385 babies in the U.S. since 1957, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2403 as of the latest data. 85 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Krishna most popular? ▼
Krishna was most popular in the 2010s decade with 673 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Krishna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Krishna are California (320 births), New York (206 births), New Jersey (159 births).
Is Krishna a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Krishna is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,385 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,906 births.
How long has the name Krishna been used? ▼
Krishna has been recorded in Social Security data since 1957, spanning 69 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Krishna? ▼
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 Krishna's data
- Krishna's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (673 total births) through the 2020s (339) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Krishnas (320 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Krishna
Nearby Names Like Krishna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Krishna
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 Krishna side by side: Krishna vs Kristopher Krishna vs Kristian Krishna vs Kris
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Krishna
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1957–2025 (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. "Krishna: #2403 Unisex Name - 2,385 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/krishna. 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 Krishna 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 June 2026.