Krishna Unisex

Popularity: #866 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKRISH-nuh / ˈkrɪʃ.nə

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: 'dark' or 'black'; Hindi: 'the all-attractive one'

Historical & Cultural Background

Krishna is a major deity in Hinduism, revered as the eighth avatar of the god Vishnu. He is often depicted as a young boy playing the flute or as a divine lover. The stories of Krishna's life are central to various texts, including the Mahabharata and the Bhagavata Purana. His teachings in the Bhagavad Gita emphasize duty and righteousness.

Trend Summary

Krishna has maintained a steady presence in baby name popularity in the U.S., often reflecting cultural diversity.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Krish
  • Krishnaa

International Variants

  • Cristiano (Italian)
  • Cristian (Spanish)
  • Kris (English)

Famous people named Krishna

Krishna Das is a renowned American singer known for his devotional music and kirtan performances.

Krishna Menon was an Indian politician and diplomat who served as India's Minister of Defence.

Krishna Kumar is a prominent Indian educationist and author recognized for his contributions to educational reform.

Krishna Shroff is an Indian entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast, known for her work in the fitness industry.

Fictional characters named Krishna

Krishna is a central character in the Indian epic Mahabharata, known for his wisdom and guidance.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Krishna was first seen in the United States in 1957. Krishna has ranked as high as #1303 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Krishna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Krishna (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 7
41%
TX 5
29%
FL 5
29%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19575
19606
19615
19656
19667
196710
196810
19699
197015
197127
197218
197314
19748
197514
197615
197716
197820
197915
198011
198115
198214
198314
198418
198514
198619
198716
198811
198920
199027
199123
199231
199325
199429
199532
199631
199747
199851
199950
200043
200157
200253
200365
200478
200559
200671
200785
200870
200974
201066
201169
201279
201364
201467
201568
201673
201775
201864
201948
202051
202154
202254
202353
202458