Total births
521
Girls' name · since 1991
Kriti
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 521 babies named Kriti, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8171
- among girls today
- 521
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
Kriti currently ranks #8171 among girls' names in America, with 521 babies recorded since 1991.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kriti has been recorded 521 times among girls since 1991, currently ranked #8171 nationally and more common than 54% of girls, 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 1991 to 2025.
- #8171 among girls today
- 521 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 54% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kriti is currently the #8171 girls' name in America, more common than 54% of girls - 521 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8171
- among girls today
- 521
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
Kriti vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8171
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 54% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Kriti was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
38 babies were named Kriti in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Kriti compares
521 Top 44% higher than 56% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Kriti's all-time total is 36% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kriti | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 521 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kriti's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kriti's full recorded timeline at 2011, 63% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 37% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1991, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2016 peak of 38 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kriti at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#8,171
Active since
1991
Kriti popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Kriti by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kriti's strongest decade.
247 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Kriti births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 30
1990s
30 births
- 2000s
2000s
137 births
- 2010s
2010s
247 births
- 2020s
2020s
107 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 247 births (47% of all-time use).
How Kriti compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kriti's total volume
Kriti vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kriti by state
Where Kriti concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 46 | 8.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 7 | 1.3% |
California share of Kriti's total US births 8.8%
Even split
46 of 521 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kriti? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 521 babies named Kriti. Today it holds rank #8171 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 38 births.
When was Kriti most popular? ▼
Kriti was most popular in the 2010s decade with 247 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Kriti most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kriti are California (46 births), Texas (11 births), Illinois (7 births).
How long has the name Kriti been used? ▼
Records for Kriti go back to 1991, giving 35 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kriti? ▼
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 Kriti's data
- Kriti's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (247 total births) through the 2020s (107) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kritis (46 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 Kriti
Nearby Names Like Kriti
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kriti
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Kristin Girl
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Kristina Girl
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Kristine Girl
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Kristi Girl
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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, 1991–2025 (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. "Kriti: #8171 Girls' Name - 521 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kriti. 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 Kriti 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.