boy's name
Krishnan
KRISH-nun (Tamil)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 65
Krishnan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2007 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2005, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1999.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Krishnan Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 16 |
How Popular Is Krishnan?
In 2018, Krishnan was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Krishnan Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Krishnan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Krishnan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Krishnan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Krishnan
- Tamil KRISH-nun
Sibling Names for Krishnan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Krishnan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Krishnan
How popular is the name Krishnan?
In 2018, Krishnan was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Krishnan a girl's or a boy's name?
Krishnan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Krishnan?
Krishnan has 2 syllables.
When was Krishnan most popular?
Krishnan peaked in 2005, when 8 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.