Abhirup
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "ascending the sun".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Abhirup. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Abhirup today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abhirup births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abhirup. 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 Abhirup. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2008 SSA rank
#12,571
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Abhirup: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Abhirup 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 Abhirup during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Abhirup
The name Abhirup finds its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has had a profound influence on various cultures of the Indian subcontinent. Derived from the Sanskrit words "abhi" meaning "towards" or "near" and "rupa" meaning "form" or "appearance," Abhirup can be roughly translated to mean "attractive" or "beautiful in appearance."
The name's earliest recorded use can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often associated with beauty, grace, and a pleasing demeanor. In the revered Hindu epic Mahabharata, one of the characters bears the name Abhirup, suggesting its use as a personal name in ancient Indian society.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Abhirup. One of the earliest known figures was Abhirup Gupta, a celebrated Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 6th century CE during the reign of the Gupta Empire in ancient India. His works, notably the Kavya Samgraha, a collection of poetic compositions, are highly regarded in the field of Sanskrit literature.
In more recent times, Abhirup Sarkar, an Indian classical singer and composer (born in 1955), has gained recognition for his contribution to the Hindustani classical music tradition. His renditions of traditional ragas and his compositions have earned him numerous accolades and awards.
Another notable figure is Abhirup Ganguly (born in 1977), an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Bengal and represented the Indian national team in a few One Day International matches in the early 2000s.
Abhirup Majumdar (born in 1984) is a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for his expertise in the Kathak dance form. His performances and innovative choreographies have garnered critical acclaim both in India and internationally.
Abhirup Basu (born in 1967) is a prominent Indian film director and screenwriter, best known for his award-winning Bengali films that explore complex social themes and human relationships.
While the name Abhirup has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and continues to be used across various regions and communities in modern times, carrying with it a sense of beauty, grace, and attractiveness.
People
Abhirup + last name combinations
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FAQ
Abhirup: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abhirup?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abhirup 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Abhirup a common name?
We classify Abhirup as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abhirup most popular?
The single biggest year for Abhirup was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abhirup is about 20 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 Abhirup in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abhirup a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Abhirup 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 Abhirup still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abhirup 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 Abhirup 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 have the name Abhirup?
Want to know how many Americans are named Abhirup? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.