Krishan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Krishan is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Krishan often also consider Embry, Barrington, Sharod .
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Historical Record
Krishan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 410 babies have been named Krishan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Krishan is past its peak , currently ranked #9,582 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,582
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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"industrious ruler"
#9,542 in US
Old English origin
"settlement of Barra's people"
#9,563 in US
Sanskrit origin
"autumn, harvest season"
#9,444 in US
Germanic origin
"people's ruler"
#9,451 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"spear bearer, warrior"
#9,776 in US
English origin
"steward; son of the gray man"
#9,695 in US
Old English (Alden/Aldred) origin
"old friend, noble strength"
#9,390 in US
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About the Name Krishan
Krishan is a boy name .
Krishan is currently ranked #9,582 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Krishan include Kri, Kry, Kriie, and Krisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Krishan include Kristian, Kristopher, Krishiv, Krish, Krishna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis