Krithik Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKRITH-ik / /ˈkrɪθɪk/Sanskrit; Indian
Meaning
Star; one who is bright
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, 'Krithik' refers to the Pleiades star cluster, often associated with brightness and guidance. In Indian culture, it is linked to the Hindu calendar and is celebrated during various festivals. The name is also connected to the deity Kartikeya, who is associated with war and victory.
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Variants
- Krithik
- Krithikesh
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Krithik was first seen in the United States in 2003. Krithik has ranked as high as #1394 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Krithik has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Krithik (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 10 |