Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Crisanto since 1922
Babies named Crisanto per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Crisanto is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1922. Its popularity peaked in 1996, after which usage declined slightly but stabilized. In 2025, the name ranked 10,695, with an estimated 1 in 284,679 boys receiving it. The name has never appeared among the top 1,000 names nationally and is not associated with any particular state. Crisanto carries a strong Italian and Spanish heritage, derived from the ancient Greek Chrysanthos, and has historical significance as the name of an early Christian martyr. Its consistent but low-level use over a century suggests a name that has remained quietly present without ever becoming mainstream.
Crisanto is the Italian and Spanish form of Chrysanthus, derived from the Greek name Chrysanthos, meaning 'golden flower.' The name appears in early Christian tradition as the name of a 3rd-century martyr, Saint Chrysanthus, who was venerated in the Catholic and Orthodox churches.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cris, Cri, Santo
Variants: Crisanto, Crisantos, Chrysanthus
Sibling names for Crisanto
Names that share Crisanto's style, for a brother or sister.
