Asrith
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "one who is noble".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Asrith. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Asrith today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Asrith births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Asrith. 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 Asrith. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,410
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Asrith: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Asrith from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Asrith remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Asrith 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 Asrith 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 Asrith
The name Asrith is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was the root of many modern Indian languages. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Asrit," which means "protected" or "sheltered." This suggests that the name Asrith may have been given to children as a way of wishing them a life of safety and security.
In ancient Indian texts and scriptures, there are references to individuals with names similar to Asrith, such as Asritha and Asrithi. However, the exact origin and earliest recorded use of the name Asrith itself is difficult to pinpoint due to the vast diversity of languages and cultures in the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Asrith was a Kannada poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the Kannada literary tradition and is considered one of the pioneers of the Vachana tradition, a form of poetry that explored philosophical and spiritual themes.
In the 13th century, there was an Indian philosopher and saint named Asrith Swami, who was a prominent figure in the Bhakti movement. He is revered for his devotional poetry and teachings, which focused on the concept of unconditional love and surrender to the divine.
During the Mughal era in India, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, there was a renowned artist named Asrith Khan who was known for his intricate miniature paintings. His works adorned the walls of many Mughal palaces and are celebrated for their exquisite detail and vibrant colors.
In more recent times, one notable individual with the name Asrith was an Indian cricketer who played for the national team in the late 20th century. Asrith Rao was a talented all-rounder who represented India in both Test and One Day International matches during the 1980s and 1990s.
Another notable figure was Asrith Narayanan, an Indian-American computer scientist and entrepreneur who co-founded the successful software company Nutanix in the early 2000s. He is recognized for his contributions to the field of cloud computing and virtualization technologies.
People
Asrith + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Asrith as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Asrith: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Asrith?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Asrith 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Asrith a common name?
We classify Asrith as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Asrith most popular?
The single biggest year for Asrith was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Asrith is about 6 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 Asrith in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Asrith a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Asrith 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 Asrith still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Asrith 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 Asrith 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 Asrith?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Asrith on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.