Amrith
An Indian name meaning immortal, eternal, or everlasting.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Amrith. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Amrith today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amrith births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amrith. 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 Amrith. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,460
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Amrith: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Amrith 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 Amrith 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Amrith
The name Amrith is believed to have its origins in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages known to humanity. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "amrita," which means "immortality" or "eternal life." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with concepts of longevity, divinity, and spiritual enlightenment in the early cultures of the Indian subcontinent.
Amrith is thought to have been used as a name in various regions of South Asia, particularly in parts of modern-day India and Nepal, where Sanskrit had a significant influence on language and culture. The earliest known references to the name Amrith can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often associated with deities, sages, and revered figures.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Amrith was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 5th century CE. This Amrith was known for his contributions to the study of Vedic literature and his influential commentaries on ancient Hindu texts.
In the 8th century CE, an Indian mathematician and astronomer named Amrith Simha gained recognition for his groundbreaking work in the field of astronomy. His treatises on celestial movements and calculations were widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.
During the 11th century, a prominent Hindu saint and mystic named Amrith Nath rose to prominence in northern India. He was revered for his spiritual teachings and is said to have influenced the development of various yogic and tantric traditions.
In the 16th century, an Indian poet and writer named Amrith Das gained fame for his lyrical compositions and literary works, which were celebrated for their beauty and depth. His poems and writings were widely circulated and appreciated across the Indian subcontinent.
Another notable figure named Amrith was a renowned artist and sculptor who lived in the 18th century. His intricate and detailed carvings adorned numerous temples and monuments, and his works are still admired and studied by art historians and connoisseurs today.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Amrith, a name deeply rooted in the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of ancient India and the Sanskrit language.
People
Amrith + last name combinations
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FAQ
Amrith: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amrith?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amrith 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 Amrith a common name?
We classify Amrith 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 Amrith most popular?
The single biggest year for Amrith was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amrith is about 19 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 Amrith in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amrith a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amrith 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 Amrith still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amrith 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 Amrith 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 Amrith as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Amrith, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.