An uncommon Sanskrit pick — distinctive and rare.
A deity worshiped across many traditions of Hinduism.
Krishna is a boy's and girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'dark blue' or 'black.' Krishna is one of the most beloved deities in Hinduism — the divine hero of the Mahabharata, teacher of the Bhagavad Gita, and an avatar of Vishnu celebrated for his wisdom, playfulness, and divine love.
As a name, Krishna carries centuries of devotion and is one of the most given names in India.
Krishna was #1665 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2406, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 270 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 673 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 655 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 346 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 152 | — |
| 1970s | 162 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 53 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 5 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 58 | #2406 |
| 2023 | 53 | #2522 |
| 2022 | 54 | #2539 |
| 2021 | 54 | #2476 |
| 2020 | 51 | #2530 |
| 2019 | 48 | #2676 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2181 |
| 2017 | 75 | #1930 |
| 2016 | 73 | #1983 |
| 2015 | 68 | #2080 |
| 2014 | 67 | #2087 |
| 2013 | 64 | #2102 |
| 2012 | 79 | #1854 |
| 2011 | 69 | #1994 |
| 2010 | 66 | #2061 |
| 2009 | 74 | #1934 |
| 2008 | 70 | #2018 |
| 2007 | 85 | #1751 |
| 2006 | 71 | #1904 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2100 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Krishna is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 1,890 recorded births since 1958.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1957–2024) · Methodology