Is Krisan a boy's or girl's name?

Krisan is primarily a girl's name.

When was Krisan most popular?

Krisan reached its peak popularity in 1963 with 9 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Krisan?

Krisan is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 59 babies in the U.S. since 1956. Its peak was in 1963.

Krisan

An uncommon Indonesian pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameIndonesianNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

chrysanthemum: Any of many flowering perennial plants, of the genus Chrysanthemum, native to China, that have showy radiate heads

Krisan is a girl's baby name of Indonesian origin, derived from the Malay/Indonesian krisan meaning 'chrysanthemum.' Chrysanthemums are beloved flowers across East Asia, symbolizing longevity, happiness, and in Japan, the imperial family — the Chrysanthemum Throne.

Krisan carries the delicate beauty of the chrysanthemum — a name that blooms with the same multi-petaled elegance as the flower, bringing with it associations of longevity and royal grace.

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Popularity Over Time

Krisan has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1956.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Krisan
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1980s	10	#12373	▼
1960s	36	#5881	▲
1950s	13	#5414	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(9 years, 1956–1989)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Krisan
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1989	5	#13472	0
1984	5	#11274	-1 (-16.7%)
1969	6	#7034	-3 (-33.3%)
1967	9	#4794	+4 (80.0%)
1964	5	#7282	-4 (-44.4%)
1963	9	#4706	+2 (28.6%)
1961	7	#5587	+1 (16.7%)
1958	6	#5763	-1 (-14.3%)
1956	7	#5065	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1956–1989) · Methodology