Kishan
Kishan is a boy's name of Indian origin.
Meaning
Black, dark, or all-attractive; a derivative of Krishna.
Origin and history
Kishan is a modern Indian name derived from the Sanskrit name Krishna. It is commonly used in Hindu culture to refer to Lord Krishna. In the United States, it remains a rare but established masculine name primarily given within the Indian diaspora.
Popularity in the United States
1,038 babies in the United States have been named Kishan since 1880. It ranks #3646 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1883.
States where it is most popular
- NJ (39.1 %)
- CA (24.3 %)
- NY (13.9 %)
- IL (11.2 %)
- TX (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 53 |
| 1990-2000 | 475 |
| 2000-2010 | 307 |
| 2010-2019 | 143 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Famous people named Kishan
- Kishan Shrikanth: Actor, Director
Fun facts
- Kishan developed as a Prakrit and Hindi colloquial form of the classical Sanskrit name Krishna.
- The name has seen steady, low-volume usage in the United States since the late 20th century.