Boy · #1,381 in 2026

Krish

Name: Popularity of the name Krish in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Krish, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#1,381

Peak Rank

#632 (2006)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-15%

1970

First Year

1984

Last Year

1970

Peak Year

#7996

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Krish

Krish first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 371 Krishs were born — ranking #632 that year. As of 2026, Krish ranks #1,381 for baby boys with 137 births, gradually falling (-15%). In total, more than 5K Krishs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Krish

Phonetically similar names — useful when Krish is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Crish
Crush
Creche
Krush
Cresh
Courage
Crash
Croche
Crich
Quraysh
Krausz
Crutch

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Krish

What does the name Krish mean?

Krish is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Krish in 2026?

In 2026, Krish ranks #1,381 among boys' names in the U.S., with 137 babies given the name that year.

When was Krish most popular?

Krish reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #632 that year with 371 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Krish most popular?

Krish has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Krish.

Is Krish a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Krish is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Krish?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Krish include Clovis, Fidel, Gaetano. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Krish

Krish is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 5K births in the dataset. Krish's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #632. Use the chart and map above to compare Krish's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.