Aadhrit
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "firm, resolute, stable".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Aadhrit. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aadhrit today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aadhrit births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aadhrit. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aadhrit. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,325
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Aadhrit: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aadhrit by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aadhrit during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aadhrit
The name Aadhrit originates from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name can be traced back to the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. Aadhrit is derived from the Sanskrit root word "adhr," which means "firm" or "steady."
One of the earliest known references to the name Aadhrit can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic that dates back to around the 8th or 9th century BCE. The name is mentioned in the context of a character named Aadhrit, who was a king and a skilled warrior. However, details about this character are limited, and it is uncertain whether the name was in common use at the time or was specific to this particular individual.
Over the centuries, the name Aadhrit has been used by various individuals across the Indian subcontinent. One notable person who bore this name was Aadhrit Sharma, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Sanskrit literature and his works have been widely studied and admired.
Another prominent figure with the name Aadhrit was Aadhrit Chandra Ghosh, a Bengali philosopher and writer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (1861-1923). He was a proponent of the Brahmo Samaj movement and wrote extensively on topics related to religion, philosophy, and social reform.
In the realm of politics, Aadhrit Krishna Acharya was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He lived from 1888 to 1954 and was a vocal advocate for the rights of the underprivileged and marginalized communities.
Another notable individual with the name Aadhrit was Aadhrit Bhushan Mukherjee, a renowned Indian artist and sculptor who lived from 1907 to 1985. His works were widely acclaimed and can be found in various art galleries and museums across India and beyond.
While the name Aadhrit has its roots in Sanskrit and the Indian subcontinent, it has also been adopted by individuals in other parts of the world, particularly among those with Indian heritage or cultural connections. However, the historical significance and cultural richness of the name remain deeply rooted in its Sanskrit origins and the ancient Indian traditions.
People
Aadhrit + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aadhrit as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Aadhrit: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aadhrit?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aadhrit going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Aadhrit a common name?
We classify Aadhrit as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aadhrit most popular?
The single biggest year for Aadhrit was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aadhrit is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aadhrit in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aadhrit a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aadhrit in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aadhrit still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aadhrit in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aadhrit can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Aadhrit?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Aadhrit, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.