UK boy's name
Krrish
A Hindu masculine name meaning elevated or superior.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Krrish is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Krrish popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 20 births.
This profile covers 67 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2006 to 2014. 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 15% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 67 living people in the UK are called Krrish. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Krrish ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 20 boys were registered as Krrish.
- • About 67 living people in the UK are estimated to have Krrish as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
20 births
Estimated living
67
2026
Meaning
What does Krrish mean?
The name Krrish is a modern, fictional name that was coined for the Bollywood superhero film franchise of the same name, which debuted in 2006. It is not derived from any particular language or culture and has no known historical origins or etymological roots.
The name Krrish was created by the film's writer and director, Rakesh Roshan, specifically for the character portrayed by his son, actor Hrithik Roshan. The name is a blend of the Hindi word "Krishna," referring to the Hindu deity, and the English word "krish," which is a variation of the word "Christ." This combination was intended to symbolize the character's superhuman abilities and his role as a savior or messiah-like figure.
Since the name Krrish is a modern invention for a fictional character, it does not have any recorded historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest known use of the name is in the 2006 film "Krrish," which was a sequel to the 2003 film "Koi... Mil Gaya."
As the name Krrish is relatively new and unique to the Bollywood film franchise, there are no notable historical figures or famous individuals who have borne this name prior to the release of the film. The character Krrish, portrayed by Hrithik Roshan, remains the most significant and widely recognized bearer of this name to date.
It is worth noting that while the name Krrish has gained popularity and recognition among fans of the Bollywood franchise, it has not yet gained widespread use as a given name outside of the context of the films. Its usage remains largely confined to the fictional character and the cinematic universe in which it was created.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Krrish over time
The chart below shows babies named Krrish registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Krrish, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 20 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Krrish by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Krrish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3748 | 22 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2437 | 45 | 4 |
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Names similar to Krrish
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- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Krrish: questions and answers
How popular is the name Krrish in the UK right now?
In 2014, Krrish was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Krrish most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 20 babies registered as Krrish in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Krrish?
A Hindu masculine name meaning elevated or superior.
How many people are called Krrish in the UK?
A total of 67 babies have been registered as Krrish across the 9 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.