Anvit
A masculine Hindu name meaning "undefiled" or "untainted".
Name Census estimates that about 154 living Americans carry the first name Anvit. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anvit today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anvit births was 2022 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anvit. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Anvit with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
154
~ 1 in 2,225,678 Americans
Peak year
2022
23 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,058
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Anvit: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anvit from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 93 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anvit 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 Anvit during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anvits live
Origin
Meaning and history of Anvit
The name Anvit is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, with roots tracing back to the Sanskrit language. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "anvita," which means "endowed with" or "possessed of." This suggests that the name Anvit carries a connotation of being blessed or endowed with positive qualities.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, there are references to the concept of "anvita," which is often associated with spiritual enlightenment and the attainment of divine knowledge. The name Anvit may have been bestowed upon individuals with the hope that they would embody these virtues and become enlightened beings.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Anvit can be found in ancient Indian historical records and genealogical records dating back several centuries. One of the earliest known individuals with the name Anvit was Anvit Singh, a renowned warrior and military commander who lived in the 16th century during the Mughal Empire. He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.
Another notable figure was Anvit Chandra, a revered Hindu spiritual leader and philosopher who lived in the 18th century. He was renowned for his wisdom and teachings on the concept of "anvita," which he believed was the key to achieving inner peace and spiritual enlightenment.
In the 19th century, Anvit Rai was a prominent Indian politician and social reformer who advocated for women's rights and education. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to uplift underprivileged communities.
Moving into the 20th century, Anvit Sharma was an acclaimed Indian classical dancer and choreographer. He was instrumental in preserving and promoting traditional Indian dance forms, such as Kathak and Bharatanatyam, and his performances were widely acclaimed both in India and abroad.
More recently, Anvit Bajaj is a successful Indian entrepreneur and businessman who co-founded the popular e-commerce platform, Snapdeal. He has been recognized for his innovative business strategies and contributions to the growth of the Indian startup ecosystem.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Anvit and made significant contributions in various fields, ranging from warfare and spirituality to politics, arts, and entrepreneurship.
People
Anvit + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anvit 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
Anvit: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anvit?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 154 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anvit 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 2,225,678 US residents.
Is Anvit a common name?
We classify Anvit as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 155 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anvit most popular?
The single biggest year for Anvit was 2022, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anvit is about 7 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 Anvit in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anvit a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anvit 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 Anvit still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anvit 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 Anvit 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 Anvit?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.