Crispin
How to say it: KRIS-pin · /ˈkrɪspɪn/
From Latin 'crispus' meaning 'curly-haired' - borne by early saints and Shakespeare character.
Crispin was the 4,523rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 17 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 33% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #5,200 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #4,523 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 17 |
| Share of births | 1 in 195,020 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −33% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #5,200 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Crispin peaked in the 1970s.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Cris
- Kip
Honouring a Crispin in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Crispin is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Spanish.
Famous people named Crispin
- Crispin Glover (born 1964)American actor
- Crispin Freeman (born 1972)American voice actor
- Crispin Bonham-Carter (born 1969)British actor
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