Anirved
An Indian given name meaning "Lord of the universe" or "ruler of the universe".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Anirved. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anirved today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anirved births was 2023 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anirved. 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 Anirved. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2023
8 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,970
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Anirved: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Anirved 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 Anirved 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 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Anirved
The name Anirved is a Sanskrit name with origins traced back to ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "ani" meaning "life" and "rved" meaning "to know" or "to understand." Together, the name can be interpreted to mean "one who understands the meaning of life" or "one who has a deep understanding of life."
In Hindu mythology and ancient texts, the name Anirved is associated with wisdom, spirituality, and a deep appreciation for the profound mysteries of existence. The name is often linked to the Vedas, the sacred Hindu scriptures that delve into the nature of reality, consciousness, and the divine.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anirved can be found in the Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic that dates back to around the 4th century BCE. In the epic, Anirved is mentioned as a wise sage who imparted spiritual knowledge to the Pandava princes.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Anirved. One of the most famous was Anirved Bhattacharya (1865-1938), an Indian philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy.
Another prominent figure was Anirved Chandra Vidyabhushan (1820-1891), a Bengali scholar and educator who played a crucial role in the Bengal Renaissance, a period of socio-cultural and intellectual awakening in the 19th century.
In the field of music, Anirved Ghoshal (1938-2014) was a renowned Indian classical vocalist and composer. He was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions to the arts.
Anirved Mishra (1937-2021) was a distinguished Indian economist and academician who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Allahabad and was awarded the Padma Bhushan, another prestigious civilian honor in India.
The name Anirved has also been borne by Anirved Pandey (1930-2002), an Indian philosopher and writer who explored the intersection of Eastern and Western thought, particularly in the areas of metaphysics and epistemology.
While the name Anirved has ancient roots and a rich cultural significance, it continues to be bestowed upon children in modern times, carrying the essence of wisdom, understanding, and a deep appreciation for the profound mysteries of life.
People
Anirved + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anirved as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Anirved: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anirved?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anirved 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Anirved a common name?
We classify Anirved as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anirved most popular?
The single biggest year for Anirved was 2023, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anirved is about 3 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 Anirved in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anirved a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anirved 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 Anirved still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anirved 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 Anirved 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 Anirved?
See how many Americans are named Anirved on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.