Adhyuth
A masculine Sanskrit name meaning "unsurpassed" or "unrivaled".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Adhyuth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Adhyuth today is around 2 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adhyuth births was 2024 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adhyuth. 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 Adhyuth. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2024
6 babies that year
Average age
2
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,927
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Adhyuth: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Adhyuth 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 Adhyuth 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 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Adhyuth
The given name Adhyuth is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two words: "adhi" meaning superior or excellent, and "yuth" meaning battle or war. The name Adhyuth can be translated as "the supreme warrior" or "the preeminent one in battle."
The earliest recorded use of the name Adhyuth dates back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, particularly the epic Mahabharata. In this epic, Adhyuth is mentioned as one of the names of the Hindu god Krishna, who is revered as a supreme deity and an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The name is believed to have been used to highlight Krishna's divine prowess and his triumph over evil forces.
Over the centuries, the name Adhyuth has been associated with several notable figures in Indian history. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Adhyuth Bhatta, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century. He is credited with writing several influential works on Hindu philosophy and logic.
Another prominent figure was Adhyuth Kaviraj, a 17th-century Bengali poet and writer. He is best known for his work "Rajamala," a collection of historical poems that chronicled the lives of various kings and rulers of Bengal.
In the 18th century, Adhyuth Singh was a notable ruler of the Maratha Empire in India. He served as the Peshwa (prime minister) and played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Maratha dominion during his tenure.
In more recent times, Adhyuth Kaikini was an acclaimed Kannada writer and playwright who lived from 1914 to 1993. He was a recipient of the prestigious Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor, for his contributions to Kannada literature.
Adhyuth Gogate, born in 1941, is a renowned classical vocalist and exponent of the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music. He has received numerous accolades and honors for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music.
It is worth noting that while the name Adhyuth has its roots in Hinduism and Sanskrit literature, it has gained popularity across various communities and regions in India, transcending religious and cultural boundaries.
People
Adhyuth + last name combinations
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FAQ
Adhyuth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adhyuth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adhyuth 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Adhyuth a common name?
We classify Adhyuth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adhyuth most popular?
The single biggest year for Adhyuth was 2024, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adhyuth is about 2 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 Adhyuth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adhyuth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adhyuth 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 Adhyuth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adhyuth 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 Adhyuth 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 common is the name Adhyuth?
Find out how many people have the name Adhyuth on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.