Krish Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Indian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Krish means 'black' or 'dark', and is often associated with Lord Krishna.
Meaning of the Name Krish
Krish is a masculine given name of Indian origin. Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Krishna' which means 'black' or 'dark', it is often associated with Lord Krishna, a central figure in Hindu mythology. The name Krish symbolizes beauty, strength, and divinity. It is a popular name among Hindu families and holds spiritual significance in the Hindu religion.
Popularity of the Name Krish
The popularity for the name Krish peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 371 births, which ranked number 1,374 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Krish had the most female births in 1970 with 5, which ranked number 7,996 out of 9,353 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2006 with 371, which ranked number 632 out of 14,041 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Krish has declined sharply over the last ten years from 251 births to 155 births, a decline of -38.25%. Among males, Krish has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 251 births to 155 births, a decline of -38.25%.
Nationwide Popularity of Krish
- 20 Year Trend of Krish: 82.35%
- 10 Year Trend of Krish: -38.25%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Krish: -38.25%
Popularity of Krish by State
For males, Krish was most popular in Western states with 38 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 32 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Krish. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 32 | 784 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 6 | 1150 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 5 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 6 | 1000 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 7 | 1031 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 14 | 511 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 12 | 988 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 6 | 1137 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 21 | 1055 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 6 | 887 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Krish
- Total Births of Krish: 148 (-4.71%)
- Male Births of Krish: 148 (-4.71%)
Given the downward trend of Krish over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.71% decrease in total births, for a total of 148 births in 2024. Male births for Krish have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 148 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.71%.