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At a Glance: Name: Crispin – Meaning: curly-haired – Origin: Latin – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: KRIS-pin
Crispin is a Latin name meaning "curly-haired," which gives it a plain, picturesque story to tell someday, especially if your little one arrives with a head of curls. The meaning is right there in the name, so there's nothing to look up later.
Meaning & Origin of Crispin
Meaning: Curly-haired.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Crispin
Phonetic: KRIS-pin IPA: /ˈkrɪspɪn/
Popularity of Crispin
Across U.S. Social Security name data from 1915 to 2024, Crispin's highest rank was #1563 in 1971, when 31 babies were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #6893, with 12 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Crispin mean?
Curly-haired. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Crispin)
How do you pronounce Crispin?
Crispin is pronounced KRIS-pin (IPA: /ˈkrɪspɪn/).
Is Crispin a popular name right now?
Crispin peaked at #1563 in 1971 and is ranked #6893 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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