BoyLatin origin2 syllables

Crispin

Meaning: “curly”

About the name Crispin

Crispin is a boy name with Latin roots, meaning “curly”.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Crispin ranked #5432 for boys in the US, with 17 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2007. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Crispin were boys.

Etymology

From Latin, meaning “curly”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Crispin”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025: #5432
In 2015: #3804
Babies in 2025: 17

Popularity of Crispin, 1940–2025

Boys GirlsBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

Names similar to Crispin

Albin“white”
Cecil“blind”
Clemens“merciful”
Clement“merciful”
Colman“dove”
Constantin“constant, steadfast”
Quintin“fifth”
Alban“resident of Alba”
Amyas“friend”
Augie“majestic, venerable”

Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.