Holding steady, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Crispin since 1915
Babies named Crispin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 88 |
| 1930s | 83 |
| 1940s | 127 |
| 1950s | 158 |
| 1960s | 153 |
| 1970s | 260 |
| 1980s | 197 |
| 1990s | 203 |
| 2000s | 233 |
| 2010s | 189 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Crispin is a name of Latin origin, derived from Crispinus meaning 'curly-haired', shared with a 3rd-century martyr. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1915 but has never been common. Its peak year was 2007, and its trajectory remains stable, with an incidence of 1 in 100,475 births as of 2025. The name has a scholarly, literary quality that appeals to parents seeking an uncommon classical choice.
From the Latin cognomen Crispinus, a diminutive of Crispus, meaning 'curly-haired'. The name was borne by a 3rd-century Christian martyr, Saint Crispin, who is the patron saint of shoemakers. It saw some use in medieval England but became rare after the Reformation, though it was revived in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cris, Crispy
Variants: Crispian, Crispinus
Sibling names for Crispin
Names that share Crispin's style, for a brother or sister.
