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UK boy's name

Krithik

An Indian masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "accomplished" or "successful".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Krithik is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Krithik popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 8 births.

This profile covers 38 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2011 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 38 living people in the UK are called Krithik. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Krithik ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 8 boys were registered as Krithik.
  • About 38 living people in the UK are estimated to have Krithik as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4270

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2013

8 births

Estimated living

38

2026

Meaning

What does Krithik mean?

The name Krithik is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been prevalent in the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "krith," which means "to do" or "to accomplish." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were seen as achievers or doers.

One of the earliest known references to the name Krithik can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, there is a character named Krithik who is described as a skilled archer and warrior. While the exact date of the Mahabharata's composition is uncertain, it is generally believed to have been written between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE.

In the historical records, one of the earliest known individuals with the name Krithik was Krithik Chola, a ruler of the Chola Empire in southern India. He reigned from 1022 to 1042 CE and is known for his military conquests and for promoting the arts and literature during his reign.

Another notable figure with the name Krithik was Krithik Sarabhai, an Indian physicist and industrialist who lived from 1919 to 1971. He played a significant role in the development of India's space program and was also a renowned philanthropist.

In the field of literature, Krithik Chatterjee was a prominent Bengali writer and poet who lived from 1844 to 1923. He is best known for his works that explored themes of love, nature, and social issues.

Krithik Ghai was an Indian cricketer who played for the national team in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a skilled batsman and was part of the Indian team that won the Cricket World Cup in 1983.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Krithik. While the name has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has endured and been carried on by individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the rich cultural diversity of the Indian subcontinent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Krithik over time

The chart below shows babies named Krithik registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Krithik, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Krithik
02468201120172024

Decades

Krithik by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Krithik was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4059 8 2
2010s #3590 30 6

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FAQ

Krithik: questions and answers

How popular is the name Krithik in the UK right now?

In 2024, Krithik was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Krithik most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 8 babies registered as Krithik in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Krithik?

An Indian masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "accomplished" or "successful".

How many people are called Krithik in the UK?

A total of 38 babies have been registered as Krithik across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.