Ashwanth
A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "Lord of horses".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Ashwanth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ashwanth today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ashwanth births was 2017 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ashwanth. 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 Ashwanth. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2017
7 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#9,777
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Ashwanth: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ashwanth 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 Ashwanth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ashwanth
The name Ashwanth is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two words - "ashva" meaning horse, and "anth" meaning end or boundary. The name can be interpreted to mean "one who has reached the limits of horse-riding" or "the ultimate horseman."
The name finds its roots in the ancient Vedic texts of Hinduism, where horses held a sacred and symbolic significance. The horse was revered as a powerful and noble animal, often associated with the Sun God and the warrior class. In the Rig Veda, one of the oldest sacred texts in the world, horses are frequently mentioned and praised for their strength and speed.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ashwanth can be found in the Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic. Ashwanth was the name of a skillful archer and warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great battle of Kurukshetra.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ashwanth. One of the most famous was Ashwanth Kumar (1890-1963), an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who played a pivotal role in India's struggle for independence from British rule. He was a close associate of Subhas Chandra Bose and served as the Minister of Commerce and Industries in the Azad Hind Government.
Another notable figure was Ashwanth Narayan (1909-1998), an acclaimed Indian vocalist and exponent of the Hindustani classical music tradition. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of the highest civilian honors in India, for his contributions to music.
In the field of literature, Ashwanth Rath (1925-2010) was a renowned Indian poet and writer who wrote extensively in the Odia language. His works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him numerous accolades, including the Sahitya Akademi Award.
Ashwanth Gupta (1912-1986) was an eminent Indian lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Supreme Court of India from 1966 to 1976. He was known for his keen legal mind and principled approach to jurisprudence.
Lastly, Ashwanth Nair (1935-2021) was a distinguished Indian chemist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of polymer science. He held prestigious positions at various institutions, including the Indian Institute of Science and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
People
Ashwanth + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ashwanth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ashwanth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ashwanth 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Ashwanth a common name?
We classify Ashwanth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ashwanth most popular?
The single biggest year for Ashwanth was 2017, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ashwanth is about 9 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 Ashwanth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ashwanth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ashwanth 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 Ashwanth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ashwanth 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 Ashwanth 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 Ashwanth as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.