Krymson
Primarily a girl's name with 54 recorded births. Also given to 5 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Krymson is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2004 to 2022, Krymson has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Krymson is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Krymson is a girl's and boy's baby name of uncertain origin, a creative spelling of Crimson, an English color name meaning a deep, vivid red.
EtymologyShow more
Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Krymson does not map cleanly to a single linguistic tradition in our records, which often indicates a name that has crossed cultural boundaries, been adapted between languages, or emerged from the blending that defines American naming.
Krymson’s rarity (54 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Krymson has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2004.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 39 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | — |
The Story of Krymson
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Krymson is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Krymson are most likely born between 2005 and 2022.
How rare is Krymson?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Krymson is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2010s with 39 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Krymson by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 2004–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #16601 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16417 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11930 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11429 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12633 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12861 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16069 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17568 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Krymson as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Krymson has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2022