Dhrithi
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning steadfast, determined, and patient.
Name Census estimates that about 145 living Americans carry the first name Dhrithi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dhrithi today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dhrithi births was 2024 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dhrithi. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Dhrithi with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
145
~ 1 in 2,363,823 Americans
Peak year
2024
22 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,650
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Dhrithi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dhrithi from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 73 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dhrithi 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 Dhrithi 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 Dhrithi
The name Dhrithi has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "dhriti," which means patience, fortitude, and steadfastness. It is a feminine name that is popular in several parts of India, particularly in the southern states.
Dhrithi is a name that has been in use for centuries and has been mentioned in various ancient Hindu texts and scriptures. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Mahabharata, which is a sacred Hindu epic that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the Mahabharata, Dhrithi is mentioned as the name of a goddess who personifies patience and endurance.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Dhrithi. One of the earliest recorded examples is Dhrithi Raman (1858-1934), an Indian mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the field of acoustics and wave mechanics.
Another prominent figure with the name Dhrithi is Dhrithi Bai (1879-1968), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement. She was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and worked tirelessly towards the upliftment of women and the underprivileged sections of society.
In more recent times, Dhrithi Sundar (born 1986) is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who has received numerous awards and accolades for her performances in various dance forms, including Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi.
Dhrithi Raj (born 1992) is an Indian entrepreneur and social activist who founded a non-profit organization called "The Dhrithi Foundation" which works towards empowering underprivileged children and youth through education and skill development programs.
Dhrithi Narayan (born 1995) is a renowned Indian classical musician who specializes in the Carnatic music tradition. She has performed at numerous prestigious venues around the world and has been praised for her exceptional vocal abilities and mastery of complex musical compositions.
Overall, the name Dhrithi is steeped in rich cultural and historical significance, and its meaning of patience and fortitude has been embodied by various individuals who have made notable contributions to various fields throughout the ages.
People
Dhrithi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dhrithi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dhrithi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dhrithi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 145 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dhrithi 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 2,363,823 US residents.
Is Dhrithi a common name?
We classify Dhrithi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 146 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dhrithi most popular?
The single biggest year for Dhrithi was 2024, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dhrithi is about 7 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 Dhrithi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dhrithi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dhrithi in the SSA data are female. 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 Dhrithi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dhrithi 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 Dhrithi 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 named Dhrithi?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.