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At a Glance: Name: Crimson – Meaning: a deep red color – Origin: English (color word) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: KRIM-zun
Crimson is an English name taken directly from the color word for a deep red. It's been recorded in U.S. baby name data going back to 1974, so it's not a brand-new invention, but it remains a rare pick for a child's name rather than a common one.
Meaning & Origin of Crimson
Meaning: A deep red color.
Origin: English (color word).
How to Pronounce Crimson
Phonetic: KRIM-zun IPA: /ˈkrɪmzən/
Popularity of Crimson
Crimson peaked in 2016 at rank #2545 with 70 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had fallen to rank #3701 with only 30 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1974–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Crimson mean?
A deep red color.
How do you pronounce Crimson?
Crimson is pronounced KRIM-zun (IPA: /ˈkrɪmzən/).
Is Crimson a popular name right now?
Crimson peaked at #2545 in 2016 and is ranked #3701 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1974–2024.)
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