Darsh
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "sight" or "vision".
Name Census estimates that about 980 living Americans carry the first name Darsh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darsh today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darsh births was 2013 (64 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darsh. 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.
People living today
980
~ 1 in 349,749 Americans
Peak year
2013
64 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,711
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Darsh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Darsh from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 554 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Darsh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Darsh 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 Darsh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Darshs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Darsh, while Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 37 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Darsh
The name Darsh has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world, dating back to around 1500 BCE. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "darsha," which means "sight" or "vision." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were believed to have heightened spiritual awareness or insight.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Darsh can be found in ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads. These sacred scriptures contain numerous references to individuals with names derived from Sanskrit roots, including Darsh. However, the specific context and significance of these references are not entirely clear.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Darsh. One of the earliest known figures was Darsh Rishi, a renowned Hindu sage who is believed to have lived around the 5th century BCE. He is credited with authoring several Sanskrit texts and is revered in the Hindu tradition for his contributions to spiritual knowledge.
Another prominent figure was Darsh Pandit, a scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE in present-day India. He was known for his extensive knowledge of various subjects, including mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. His writings and teachings had a significant influence on the intellectual discourse of his time.
In the realm of literature, Darsh Sharma was a celebrated poet and writer who lived in the 16th century CE. His works, which were written in Sanskrit and Hindi, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential poets of the medieval period in India.
In more recent times, Darsh Patel was an Indian independence activist and freedom fighter who played a crucial role in the struggle against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and participated in various non-violent protests and civil disobedience campaigns.
Lastly, Darsh Kumar was a renowned Indian mathematician and academician who lived in the late 20th century. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of algebraic geometry and number theory. He was widely recognized for his achievements and received numerous honors and awards during his lifetime.
People
Darsh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darsh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Darsh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darsh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 980 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darsh 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 349,749 US residents.
Is Darsh a common name?
We classify Darsh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 90% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 988 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darsh most popular?
The single biggest year for Darsh was 2013, when 64 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darsh is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Darsh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darsh 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.
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.