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Crispin

♂ Boy

Pronounced KRIS-pin /ˈkrɪs.pɪn/High

Meaning: From Latin Crispinus, from crispus, 'curly; curly-haired'Low

In 30 seconds: Curly-haired: Crispin is Latin 'curly-haired'. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningFrom Latin Crispinus, from crispus, 'curly; curly-haired'

U.S. rank (2024)#6893 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,800

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Crispin comes from Latin Crispinus, from crispus, 'curly; curly-haired'. Borne by Saint Crispin, the patron of shoemakers, remembered in Shakespeare's 'St. Crispin's Day' speech in Henry V. A crisp, classic name (said 'KRIS-pin'; nickname Cris).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, curly-haired at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Crispin comes from Latin Crispinus, from crispus, 'curly; curly-haired' — borne by St. Crispin, patron of shoemakers (Shakespeare's 'St. Crispin's Day' speech) — a crisp, classic name (said 'KRIS-pin').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Crispin — Latin etymology

Variations

CrispusCrispianCrepin

Nicknames

Cris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Crispin mean?

Crispin is Latin for 'curly; curly-haired' (from crispus).

How do you pronounce Crispin?

It's said KRIS-pin /ˈkrɪs.pɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Crispin a boy or girl name?

Crispin is a boy's name.

How popular is Crispin?

Crispin is a rare name in the U.S.