Bishesh
An Indian masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning unique or distinct.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Bishesh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bishesh today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bishesh births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bishesh. 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 Bishesh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#12,513
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Bishesh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Bishesh 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 Bishesh 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Bishesh
The name Bishesh is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, one of the ancient Indo-Aryan languages of the Indian subcontinent. Its roots can be traced back to the Sanskrit word "vishesh," which means "special" or "unique." The name is thought to have been in use in the region for several centuries, possibly dating back to the early medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bishesh can be found in the Puranas, a collection of ancient Hindu religious texts. In the Vishnu Purana, there is a mention of a sage named Bishesh who was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual knowledge. This reference suggests that the name may have been associated with scholarly or religious figures in ancient India.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Bishesh. One such figure was Bishesh Narayan Dhar (1825-1891), a prominent Indian scholar and writer from Bengal. He was known for his contributions to the field of literature and his efforts in promoting education and social reform.
Another notable Bishesh was Bishesh Chandra Sen (1835-1919), a renowned Indian lawyer and jurist who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta. He played a significant role in shaping the legal system of British India and was highly respected for his intellect and legal expertise.
In the realm of arts and culture, Bishesh Chandra Chatterjee (1884-1950) was a celebrated Bengali novelist and playwright. His works, which often explored social issues and human emotions, had a profound impact on the literary landscape of Bengal during the early 20th century.
Bishesh Khemchand Boman (1890-1965) was an influential Parsi businessman and philanthropist from Mumbai, India. He made significant contributions to the development of the city and was known for his charitable endeavors, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare.
Bishesh Prasad Koirala (1915-1982) was a prominent Nepali politician and the first elected Prime Minister of Nepal. He played a crucial role in the country's democratic movement and is remembered for his efforts to establish a constitutional monarchy and promote political reforms.
While these examples illustrate the use of the name Bishesh throughout different eras and regions, it is important to note that the name's popularity and cultural significance may have varied across different parts of the Indian subcontinent and beyond.
People
Bishesh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bishesh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bishesh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bishesh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bishesh 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Bishesh a common name?
We classify Bishesh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bishesh most popular?
The single biggest year for Bishesh was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bishesh 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 Bishesh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bishesh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bishesh 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 Bishesh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bishesh 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 Bishesh 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 Bishesh?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.