Ashrith
A masculine Hindu name meaning "free from sorrow" or "without misery".
Name Census estimates that about 254 living Americans carry the first name Ashrith. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ashrith today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ashrith births was 2019 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ashrith. 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 Ashrith with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
254
~ 1 in 1,349,427 Americans
Peak year
2019
21 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,025
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Ashrith: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ashrith from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 120 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ashrith remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ashrith 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 Ashrith during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ashriths live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ashrith
The name Ashrith is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Ashrita," which means "one who has taken refuge" or "one who is protected."
In Hindu mythology, Ashrith is also a name associated with Lord Vishnu, who is one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Lord Vishnu is known as the preserver and protector of the universe, and the name Ashrith may have been chosen to honor his protective nature.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ashrith can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. These texts, which date back several centuries, contain references to individuals bearing this name.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Ashrith was Ashrith Sharma, a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Advaita Vedanta, a school of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes the non-dualism of the ultimate reality.
Another significant figure in history with the name Ashrith was Ashrith Chandra Gupta, an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1887 and was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress.
In the realm of literature, Ashrith Chandra Chatterjee, an Indian poet and writer born in 1919, gained recognition for his contributions to Bengali literature. His works explored themes of spirituality, nature, and human relationships.
A more recent figure with the name Ashrith is Ashrith Shetty, an Indian actor and model who has appeared in several Kannada and Telugu films. He was born in 1986 and has gained popularity for his performances in both commercial and critically acclaimed movies.
Lastly, Ashrith Hunashyal is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Karnataka cricket team in domestic tournaments. Born in 1994, he is a promising young talent and has represented India in various age-group cricket tournaments.
People
Ashrith + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ashrith as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ashrith: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ashrith?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 254 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ashrith 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 1,349,427 US residents.
Is Ashrith a common name?
We classify Ashrith as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 256 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ashrith most popular?
The single biggest year for Ashrith was 2019, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ashrith is about 11 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 Ashrith in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ashrith a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ashrith 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 Ashrith still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ashrith 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 Ashrith 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 Americans are named Ashrith?
Want to know how many people have the name Ashrith? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.