Crispin
Crispin is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Curly-haired.
Origin and history
Crispin is a male name of Latin origin derived from Crispinus, a Roman family name rooted in 'crispus', meaning curly-haired. Historically associated with Saint Crispin, the patron saint of shoemakers, it has long been used in English-speaking regions though it remains relatively uncommon in the United States today.
Popularity in the United States
1,818 babies in the United States have been named Crispin since 1880. It ranks #3005 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1841.
States where it is most popular
- TX (63.2 %)
- CA (35.8 %)
- GA (1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 41 |
| 1920-1930 | 88 |
| 1930-1940 | 83 |
| 1940-1950 | 127 |
| 1950-1960 | 158 |
| 1960-1970 | 153 |
| 1970-1980 | 260 |
| 1980-1990 | 197 |
| 1990-2000 | 203 |
| 2000-2010 | 233 |
| 2010-2019 | 189 |
| 2020-2029 | 86 |
Famous people named Crispin
- Crispin Glover: actor, filmmaker
- Crispin Freeman: voice actor
- Crispin Bonham-Carter: actor, educator
Fun facts
- The name is famously remembered through King Henry V's 'St Crispin's Day' speech in Shakespeare's play.
- It derives from the Roman cognomen Crispinus, which originated as a descriptive nickname for someone with curly hair.