Ashvith
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "lord of horses".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Ashvith. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ashvith today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ashvith births was 2020 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ashvith. 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 Ashvith. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2020
7 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2020 SSA rank
#9,651
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Ashvith: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ashvith from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 7 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
Ashvith 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 Ashvith during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ashvith
The name Ashvith is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have originated around the 5th century CE, during the classical period of Indian history.
The name Ashvith is a compound word formed by combining the Sanskrit words "ashva" meaning "horse" and "itha" meaning "master" or "controller". Thus, the literal meaning of the name is "master of horses" or "one who controls horses".
In ancient Indian texts and Hindu scriptures, horses were revered as symbols of strength, speed, and power. The name Ashvith may have been given to individuals who possessed these qualities or had a strong connection with horses, either as warriors, charioteers, or horse-trainers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ashvith dates back to the 7th century CE, in an inscription found in the state of Gujarat, India. This inscription mentions an individual named Ashvith who was a prominent administrator during the reign of the Chalukya dynasty.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ashvith. One prominent figure was Ashvith Narayana, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 14th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and authored several treatises on astronomy.
Another notable individual with the name Ashvith was Ashvith Bhoopathy, a renowned Carnatic music composer who lived in the 18th century CE. He composed several kritis (compositions) and was known for his mastery of the violin.
In the 19th century, Ashvith Ramanujam was a prominent Indian scholar and writer who wrote extensively on Hindu philosophy and Hindu law. He was also a social reformer and advocated for the education of women.
During the Indian independence movement, Ashvith Chandra Bose was a notable figure who played a significant role in the struggle against British colonial rule. He was a close associate of Subhas Chandra Bose and served as a member of the Indian National Army.
Finally, in the realm of sports, Ashvith Kumar was an accomplished Indian cricketer who represented India in Test and One Day International matches during the 1980s and 1990s. He was known for his aggressive batting style and was part of the Indian team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
People
Ashvith + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ashvith as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Ashvith: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ashvith?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ashvith 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Ashvith a common name?
We classify Ashvith as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ashvith most popular?
The single biggest year for Ashvith was 2020, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ashvith 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 Ashvith in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ashvith a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ashvith 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 Ashvith still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ashvith 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 Ashvith 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 Ashvith?
Find out how many people have the name Ashvith on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.