Darweshi
A Hindu name meaning a devotee or devotional follower.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Darweshi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darweshi today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darweshi births was 1975 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darweshi. 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 Darweshi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1975
8 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1975 SSA rank
#4,036
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Darweshi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Darweshi 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 Darweshi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Darweshi
The name Darweshi is believed to have originated from the Persian language, with its roots tracing back to the 13th century Sufi Islamic spiritual tradition. The term 'Darwesh' refers to a member of a Sufi order, known for their ascetic lifestyle and devotion to spiritual enlightenment.
Scholars speculate that the name Darweshi may have been derived from the Persian word 'dar,' meaning door or gate, and 'wesh,' which translates to poverty or humility. This combination could signify the Sufi belief in embracing a life of simplicity and humility as a path to spiritual awakening.
The earliest known reference to the name Darweshi can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and mystic, Rumi (1207-1273 CE). In his poetry, Rumi often praised the virtues of the Darwesh, describing them as seekers of truth and embodiments of divine love.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Darweshi was Hazrat Bibi Pak Daman (1369-1492 CE), a revered Sufi saint from the Indian subcontinent. She was renowned for her profound spiritual wisdom and her efforts in spreading the teachings of the Chishti order of Sufism.
Another influential Darweshi was Shah Nematollah Vali (1330-1431 CE), a Persian poet, mystic, and the founder of the Nematollahi order of Sufism. His writings and teachings had a significant impact on the development of Sufi thought and practice in the region.
In the realm of literature, the name Darweshi is associated with the 17th-century Persian poet, Darweshi Nami (1590-1665 CE). His poetic works, infused with Sufi themes and allegories, were widely celebrated and continue to be studied by scholars and enthusiasts alike.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Darweshi Murad Bukhari (1648-1710 CE), a renowned Sufi saint and scholar from the Indian subcontinent. He was revered for his spiritual guidance and his contribution to the propagation of Sufi teachings in the region.
People
Darweshi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darweshi 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
Darweshi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darweshi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darweshi 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 Darweshi a common name?
We classify Darweshi 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, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darweshi most popular?
The single biggest year for Darweshi was 1975, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darweshi is about 54 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 Darweshi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darweshi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darweshi 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 Darweshi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darweshi 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 Darweshi 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 share the name Darweshi?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Darweshi, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.