Dhriti
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning patience, fortitude, or steadfastness.
Name Census estimates that about 765 living Americans carry the first name Dhriti. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dhriti today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dhriti births was 2023 (90 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dhriti. 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
765
~ 1 in 448,045 Americans
Peak year
2023
90 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,152
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Dhriti: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dhriti 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 366 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
Dhriti 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 Dhriti during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dhritis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Dhriti, while Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dhriti
The name Dhriti is derived from Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is a feminine name that originates from the Sanskrit root word "dhṛti," which means fortitude, steadfastness, or perseverance. The name is closely associated with the Hindu cultural traditions and is found in various ancient Hindu scriptures and texts.
One of the earliest references to the name Dhriti can be found in the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture that is a part of the epic Mahabharata. In the text, the word "dhṛti" is used to describe the quality of unwavering determination and steadfastness in the face of adversity. This association with strength and resilience has made the name Dhriti a popular choice among Hindus.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Dhriti. One of the earliest examples is Dhriti Bhatta, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher who lived in the 7th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the field of Nyaya philosophy, a school of Hindu logic and epistemology.
Another notable figure with the name Dhriti is Dhriti Nath Shastri, an Indian historian and scholar who lived from 1866 to 1933. He was a prolific writer and authored several books on Indian history and culture, including "The History of Navadvipa" and "The Vaishnava Literature of Medieval Bengal."
In more recent times, Dhriti Bhatia, born in 1988, is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in various Bollywood films and television shows. Her name has further popularized the name Dhriti in contemporary Indian culture.
Dhriti Kapoor, born in 1992, is another notable figure with this name. She is an Indian-American actress and model who has worked in both Indian and American productions, including the television series "Station 19" and the film "Basmati Blues."
Lastly, Dhriti Ghosal, born in 1985, is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She is renowned for her expertise in the Odissi dance form and has performed extensively both in India and internationally, promoting and preserving this ancient Indian dance tradition.
Overall, the name Dhriti has a rich cultural heritage rooted in Sanskrit and Hindu traditions. Its association with fortitude and steadfastness has made it a popular choice across generations, and its presence in various historical texts and individuals has further cemented its significance in Indian culture.
People
Dhriti + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dhriti 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
Dhriti: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dhriti?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 765 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dhriti 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 448,045 US residents.
Is Dhriti a common name?
We classify Dhriti as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 771 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dhriti most popular?
The single biggest year for Dhriti was 2023, when 90 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dhriti is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dhriti a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dhriti 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.
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.