Crispin
Crispin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɹɪspɪn/
Meaning and origin of Crispin
Root meaning: “curly”
- A male given name from Latin.
Etymology
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
How popular is Crispin?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 1,818 boys in the U.S. have been named Crispin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6980 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #1563 in 1971. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Crispin FAQ
What does the name Crispin mean?
Crispin traces back to a root meaning "curly". A male given name from Latin. 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
What is the origin of the name Crispin?
Crispin is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Crispin?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 1,818 boys in the U.S. have been named Crispin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6980 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #1563 in 1971. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Crispin a boy or girl name?
Crispin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 1,818 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.