Krithi
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "creation" or "literary work".
Name Census estimates that about 310 living Americans carry the first name Krithi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Krithi today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krithi births was 2015 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krithi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Krithi with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
310
~ 1 in 1,105,659 Americans
Peak year
2015
25 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,181
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Krithi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Krithi from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 157 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Krithi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Krithi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Krithi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Krithis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Krithi
The name Krithi is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have originated sometime during the ancient Vedic period in India, which spans from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
Krithi is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "krithi," which means "creation" or "work of art." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were considered creative or artistic in some way.
The earliest recorded use of the name Krithi can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and Puranas. It is mentioned in some of these texts as the name of various minor deities or celestial beings.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Krithi was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 7th century CE. His full name was Krithi Kaviraj, and he was known for his contributions to Sanskrit literature and poetry.
Another notable figure with this name was Krithi Chintamani, a 15th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer. He is best known for his work on calculating the precise positions of celestial bodies and developing new methods for astronomical calculations.
In the 16th century, there was a celebrated Indian musician and composer named Krithi Venkata Kavi. He was a prolific composer of Carnatic music and is credited with creating numerous compositions that are still performed today.
A more recent historical figure with the name Krithi was Krithi Ravi Tharani, an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who lived in the early 20th century. She was actively involved in the Indian independence movement and worked towards promoting women's rights and education.
Lastly, Krithi Karanth was a renowned Indian environmentalist and conservationist who lived from 1904 to 1997. She is best known for her efforts in protecting and preserving the wildlife and natural habitats of India, particularly in the Western Ghats region.
People
Krithi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Krithi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Krithi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krithi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 310 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krithi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,105,659 US residents.
Is Krithi a common name?
We classify Krithi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 313 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Krithi most popular?
The single biggest year for Krithi was 2015, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krithi is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Krithi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Krithi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Krithi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Krithi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Krithi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Krithi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Krithi?
You can see how many people have the name Krithi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.