Crispin

Boy name

Crispin has been given to 1,823 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 2007. In 2025, about 1 in 100,475 boys was named Crispin.

Meaning & origin /ˈkɹɪspɪn/

From Latin Crispinus, derivative of the Roman family name Crispus (“curly”). Alternatively, contraction of Crispus (“hair”) and pinus (“pine”), according to Miraculum Quo Beata Maria Subvenit Guillelmo Crispino

Origin: Latin

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,823

Peak year

2007 (39 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

▼ -39%

Gender split

0% girls / 100% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Crispin — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Cristingirl

4,389 babies since 1948

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FAQ

How popular is the name Crispin?

Crispin has been given to 1,823 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Crispin peak?

Crispin peaked in 2007, when 39 babies were given the name.

Is Crispin a girl or boy name?

Crispin is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Crispin are boys).

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