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Crimson

♂ Boy

Pronounced KRIM-sun /ˈkrɪm.zən/High

Meaning: From the English word crimson, 'a deep rich red' — ultimately from Sanskrit krmi-ja (the insect that gave the dye)Medium

In 30 seconds: A bold splash of deep red: Crimson is the vivid color word — rich, dramatic, and warm. A striking modern word-name, used for both sexes; this page covers its use for boys.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the English word crimson, 'a deep rich red' — ultimately from Sanskrit krmi-ja (the insect that gave the dye)
U.S. rank (2025)#5076 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 558

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619982025

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 for a deep rich red — via Old Spanish cremesin, Arabic qirmiz, ultimately Sanskrit krmi-ja, 'produced by a worm' (the kermes insect that yielded the dye). A vivid color word-name, dramatic and warm; this page covers its boys' use.

It registers faintly as a recent coinage. Very rare, deep-red at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Crimson travels a remarkable road — from the Sanskrit name of a tiny insect (krmi-ja, 'produced by a worm') whose bodies made the precious red dye, all the way to the English color word.
Overall data confidence 75%
Oxford English Dictionary — crimson — word origin

Variations

Crimsen

Nicknames

Crim

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Crimson mean?

Crimson is the English word for a deep rich red, ultimately from a Sanskrit dye-insect name.

How do you pronounce Crimson?

It's said KRIM-sun /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 boy's name.

How popular is Crimson?

Crimson is a very rare name in the U.S.

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