Crispin Boy

Popularity: #912 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKRIS-pin / /ˈkrɪspɪn/

Latin; Old French

Meaning

Latin: curly-haired; Old French: a variant of Crispinus

Historical & Cultural Background

Crispin is derived from the Latin name Crispinus, which means 'curly-haired.' The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in medieval Europe. It is associated with Saint Crispin, a Christian martyr and patron saint of cobblers, who is celebrated on October 25. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages.

Trend Summary

Crispin has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Cris
  • Crisp

International Variants

  • Crispino (Italian)
  • Crispín (Spanish)

Famous people named Crispin

Crispin Glover is an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Back to the Future' and 'Willard.'.

Crispin Bonham-Carter is a British actor recognized for his performances in various television series and films.

Crispin Hellion Glover is also a filmmaker and author, known for his unique artistic style and contributions to cinema.

Crispin McGowan is a notable figure in the field of literature, particularly for his works in poetry.

Fictional characters named Crispin

Crispin is a character in the book 'Crispin: The Cross of Lead' by Avi, where he embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

Crispin is also featured in Shakespeare's play 'Henry V,' where he is a soldier who speaks of bravery and camaraderie.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Crispin was first seen in the United States in 1915. Crispin has ranked as high as #1349 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Crispin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Crispin (2009)

StateBirthsShare
CA 8
62%
TX 5
38%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19157
19165
19177
191810
191912
19207
192116
192210
19237
19245
19255
19267
192711
192810
192910
193010
193115
19339
193413
193511
193611
19389
19395
194011
194114
194212
194310
194411
194515
194616
194711
194817
194910
195017
195119
195215
195316
195416
195521
195620
195718
19588
19597
196015
196117
196216
196312
196414
196516
19669
196718
196815
196921
197024
197131
197227
197323
197423
197527
197626
197729
197827
197923
198024
198123
198220
198324
198415
198518
198619
198714
198816
198924
199014
199119
199223
199314
199416
199520
199622
199726
199820
199929
200025
200112
200220
200318
200426
200531
200618
200739
200819
200925
201020
201121
201213
201312
201427
201528
201615
201715
201816
201922
202014
202114
202218
202311
202412