Adwit
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "second" or "unique".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Adwit. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Adwit today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adwit births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adwit. 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 Adwit. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#12,235
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Adwit: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Adwit 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 Adwit during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Adwit
The name Adwit is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient and classical language of the Indian subcontinent. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "adwitiya," which means "unparalleled" or "unique." The name's earliest recorded use dates back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Adwit was a renowned scholar and philosopher from the 9th century CE. Adwit Shankara, born in 788 CE and died in 820 CE, was a prominent figure in the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. He is credited with reviving and propagating the Advaita Vedanta doctrine, which emphasizes the unity of the individual soul with the Supreme Brahman.
Another notable figure in history with the name Adwit was Adwit Charan Das, a Bengali poet and writer from the 18th century. Born in 1720 CE, he is celebrated for his contributions to Bengali literature and his poetic works, which often explored themes of devotion and spirituality.
In the field of mathematics, Adwit Sharma, born in 1905 CE and died in 1988 CE, was an Indian mathematician and academic. He made significant contributions to the study of number theory and is particularly known for his work on Diophantine equations.
Adwit Ganguly, born in 1932 CE and died in 2012 CE, was an eminent Indian film director and screenwriter. He is regarded as a pioneering figure in the Bengali cinema industry and is celebrated for his socially relevant and thought-provoking films.
Moving into the modern era, Adwit Naha, born in 1976 CE, is an Indian classical vocalist and musician. He is renowned for his expertise in the Dhrupad and Dhamar styles of Hindustani classical music and has performed extensively both in India and internationally.
While these are just a few examples, the name Adwit has been used throughout history by individuals from various walks of life, ranging from scholars and philosophers to artists and musicians. Its Sanskrit roots and the meaning of "unparalleled" or "unique" have contributed to its enduring appeal and use across different eras and cultures.
People
Adwit + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adwit as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Adwit: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adwit?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adwit 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 Adwit a common name?
We classify Adwit 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 Adwit most popular?
The single biggest year for Adwit was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adwit is about 10 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 Adwit in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adwit a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adwit 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 Adwit still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adwit 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 Adwit 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 are named Adwit?
Find out how many people share the name Adwit on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.