Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Crimson

Crimson

♀ Girl

Pronounced KRIM-zən /ˈkrɪm.zən/High

Meaning: From the English word crimson, a deep red — ultimately from Arabic qirmiz, the kermes insect dyeMedium

In 30 seconds: Deep, dramatic red: Crimson is the bold color word — rich, vivid, and striking. A name with passion and depth.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumEnglish, Arabic
MeaningFrom the English word crimson, a deep red — ultimately from Arabic qirmiz, the kermes insect dye
U.S. rank (2025)#4793 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,278

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619742025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Crimson comes from the English word crimson, a deep red — ultimately from Arabic qirmiz, the kermes insect used to make the dye. A bold modern color word-name in the Scarlett-Ruby set.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, deep-red at the root, and striking.

Did you know? Crimson traces to Arabic qirmiz, the kermes insect that yielded a prized red dye — the name carries centuries of rich, royal color.
Overall data confidence 78%
Oxford English Dictionary — crimson — word origin

Variations

CrymsonKrimson

Nicknames

Crim

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Crimson…

Scarlett— a fellow red color-name
Ruby— a companion red-gem name
Rose— another rosy color-name
Sienna— a fellow warm-hued name

Explore names like Crimson

By themeenglisharabicword-namecolor-name

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Crimson mean?

Crimson is the English word for a deep red, from Arabic qirmiz, the kermes dye.

How do you pronounce Crimson?

It's said KRIM-zən /ˈkrɪm.zən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Crimson a boy or girl name?

Crimson is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Crimson?

Crimson is a rare name in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia