Krish Boy

Popularity: #784 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKRISH / krɪʃ

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: 'black' or 'dark'; Hindi: 'Lord Krishna'

Historical & Cultural Background

Krish is derived from the name Krishna, a major deity in Hinduism. Krishna is often associated with compassion, tenderness, and love. The name has significant cultural importance in India and is celebrated in various festivals and texts. It is commonly used in Hindu families and reflects a connection to religious and cultural heritage.

Trend Summary

The name Krish has seen a steady rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.

Similar Names

KrisKrishnaKashKrisanKreshKiranmayi

Variants

  • Krishna
  • Krishan

International Variants

  • Cristo (Spanish)
  • Kris (English)
  • Krisztián (Hungarian)

Famous people named Krish

Krish Jagarlamudi is an Indian film director known for his work in Telugu cinema.

Fictional characters named Krish

Krish is the protagonist in the Bollywood film 'Koi... Mil Gaya', where he is portrayed as an alien with special powers.

Sibling Suggestions

KiranKavyaKunalKritiKavishKanya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Krish was first seen in the United States in 1985. Krish has ranked as high as #1017 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Krish has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Krish (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 28
30%
TX 14
15%
GA 12
13%
WA 8
9%
IL 8
9%
VA 7
7%
NY 6
6%
PA 6
6%
FL 5
5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19855
19905
19915
19957
199610
19979
199812
19999
200016
200121
200285
2003121
2004127
2005167
2006371
2007346
2008261
2009238
2010247
2011240
2012251
2013235
2014195
2015190
2016206
2017190
2018174
2019164
2020156
2021155
2022155
2023143
2024140