Kishan
Boy name · American · Hindu · Indian
Meaningdark one · Hindi form of Krishna
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,519 in 1997
10 babies were named Kishan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 177 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kishan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kishan, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kishan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKishan first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1997, when it ranked #1,519. Today it's #7,679, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKishan was 4.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 37,736 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 169,492.
- TrendKishan has slipped 177 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningKishan is a Hindi form of Krishna, which means “dark one”. Our records link it to American, Hindu and Indian roots.
About the name Kishan
Kishan is a boy name of American, Hindu and Indian origin meaning “dark one”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-han”. US birth records list Kishan for boys from 1973 to 2025, in 44 of those 53 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #1,519 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:American namesHindu namesIndian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.4 | 707,071 boys |
| 1980s | 2.8 | 354,610 boys |
| 1990s | 25 | 40,667 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 64,725 boys |
| 2010s | 7.6 | 131,752 boys |
| 2020s | 4.3 | 234,375 boys |
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Questions about the name Kishan
What does the name Kishan mean?
Kishan means “dark one” in Hindi, as a form of Krishna.
What is the origin of the name Kishan?
Kishan has American, Hindu, Indian roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Kishan a boy or girl name?
Kishan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kishan?
Kishan ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1997 (#1,519).