Krish
Krish is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Dark, black, or attractive; short form of Krishna.
Origin and history
Krish is a modern short form derived from Krishna, a major deity in Hinduism whose name means black, dark, or dark blue. It gained popularity in India and among the Indian diaspora in the early 2000s, partly influenced by popular Indian cinema. In the United States, it is a well-established given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
4,811 babies in the United States have been named Krish since 1880. It ranks #1769 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1129.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.4 %)
- NJ (15 %)
- TX (11 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- IL (8.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 57 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,753 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,092 |
| 2020-2029 | 904 |
Famous people named Krish
- Krish Dhamija: Actor
Fun facts
- The name's global popularity was significantly boosted by the hit Indian superhero film franchise Krrish.
- While Krishna is an ancient traditional name, Krish developed as a sleek modern variant.