Declining since 2016, #4,758 for girls today.
Popularity of Crimson since 1974
Babies named Crimson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 | 0 |
| 1980s | 74 | 0 |
| 1990s | 148 | 7 |
| 2000s | 258 | 86 |
| 2010s | 547 | 303 |
| 2020s | 229 | 162 |
Meaning & origin
Crimson entered the U.S. naming scene in 1974, a relative newcomer among color names. It reached its peak popularity in 2016, and since then its usage has been falling. As of 2025, the name ranks 4,758th with a frequency of 1 in 57,402 births. Crimson is most popular in Alabama, one of its top states. The name fits comfortably within the modern tradition of word names, particularly those drawn from vivid colors, and appeals to parents seeking a bold, unconventional choice.
Crimson is a color name taken directly from the English word for a strong, bright red hue, first recorded as a given name in the United States in 1974. It follows the modern trend of adopting abstract, nature-inspired, and color words as personal names, particularly for girls but also used for boys.
Where Crimson is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Crim, Crimmy, Soni
Sibling names for Crimson
Names that share Crimson's style, for a brother or sister.
