Amruth
An Indian name meaning immortal or heavenly nectar.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Amruth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Amruth today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amruth births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amruth. 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 Amruth. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#11,446
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Amruth: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Amruth 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 Amruth 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 Amruth
The name Amruth is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world and has been spoken in the Indian subcontinent for over three millennia. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "amrita," which means "immortal" or "divine nectar."
In Hindu mythology, amrita is the elixir of immortality, a sacred drink that bestows eternal life and divinity upon those who consume it. The name Amruth is often associated with the concept of immortality, longevity, and spiritual enlightenment in Hindu culture.
One of the earliest references to the name Amruth can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita, where it is mentioned as the essence of divine knowledge and wisdom. In the epic Sanskrit poem, the Mahabharata, there is a story about the churning of the cosmic ocean, which resulted in the emergence of amrita, the nectar of immortality.
Throughout history, the name Amruth has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest known figures was Amruth Vaze, a prominent Indian scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. He was renowned for his contributions to Marathi literature and his works, which explored themes of devotion and spirituality.
Another famous bearer of the name was Amruth Siddhi, a revered yogi and spiritual teacher from the 16th century. He is credited with establishing the Nath tradition, a branch of Hinduism that emphasizes the attainment of immortality through spiritual practices.
In more recent times, Amruth Lal Naha (1906-1987) was a renowned Indian politician and freedom fighter who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British rule. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and was instrumental in drafting the country's constitution.
Amruth Pal Singh (1934-2018) was a celebrated Indian classical singer and one of the most influential figures in the Khyal genre of Hindustani classical music. He was honored with numerous awards, including the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honor.
Amruth Krishnaswamy (1940-2021) was a prominent Indian physicist and educator who made significant contributions to the field of high-energy physics. He served as the director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research and was a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri award.
People
Amruth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amruth as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Amruth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amruth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amruth 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 Amruth a common name?
We classify Amruth 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 Amruth most popular?
The single biggest year for Amruth was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amruth is about 22 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 Amruth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amruth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amruth 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 Amruth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amruth 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 Amruth 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 called Amruth?
You can see how many Americans are named Amruth on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.