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Krithin

♂ Boy

Pronounced KRIH-thin /ˈkrɪ.θɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit, variously 'a creation; a work; one who creates/accomplishes' (linked to krti, 'a work of art; achievement'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A creation; one who accomplishes: Krithin is Sanskrit. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KRIH-thin').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit, variously 'a creation; a work; one who creates/accomplishes' (linked to krti, 'a work of art; achievement'); routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#6656 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 29

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520162025

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

Krithin comes from the Sanskrit, variously 'a creation; a work; one who creates/accomplishes' (linked to krti, 'a work of art; achievement'; routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KRIH-thin').

In the U.S. it appears in South Indian families. Rare, a-creation at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Krithin means, variously, 'a creation; a work; one who creates/accomplishes' in Sanskrit (linked to krti, 'achievement') — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'KRIH-thin').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Krithin — routes uncertain

Variations

KrithikKruthinKrithvik

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Krithin mean?

Krithin is Sanskrit, variously 'a creation; a work; one who accomplishes'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Krithin?

It's said KRIH-thin /ˈkrɪ.θɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Krithin a boy or girl name?

Krithin is a boy's name.

How popular is Krithin?

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

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