Dhruvi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "polar star" or "constant".
Name Census estimates that about 288 living Americans carry the first name Dhruvi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dhruvi today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dhruvi births was 2011 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dhruvi. 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
288
~ 1 in 1,190,119 Americans
Peak year
2011
19 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,697
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Dhruvi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dhruvi from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 137 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Dhruvi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dhruvi 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 Dhruvi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dhruvis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dhruvi
The name Dhruvi is derived from the Sanskrit word "dhruvam," which means "constant," "unwavering," or "steadfast." It is a name that has its roots in the Hindu culture and tradition, originating in ancient India.
The earliest known reference to the name Dhruvi can be found in the Puranas, a collection of ancient Hindu scriptures. In these texts, Dhruvi is mentioned as the name of a celestial body or a star, symbolizing constancy and permanence. This association with astronomical bodies further reinforces the meaning of the name as something that is steadfast and eternal.
One of the most notable mentions of the name Dhruvi in ancient Hindu literature is in the Bhagavata Purana, where it is the name given to the son of the legendary King Uttanapada. According to the narrative, Dhruvi was a devoted and steadfast devotee of Lord Vishnu, and his unwavering dedication earned him a place among the stars as the Pole Star or Dhruva Tara.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Dhruvi. One of the earliest recorded examples is Dhruvi Sarvadhikari, a Bengali poet and writer who lived in the 16th century. She is renowned for her contributions to the Vaishnava literary tradition and her devotional poetry dedicated to Lord Krishna.
In the realm of classical Indian dance, Dhruvi Bhaskar Amma (1909-1987) was a prominent figure. She was a renowned exponent of the Mohiniyattam dance form and played a significant role in reviving and preserving this ancient dance tradition from Kerala.
Dhruvi Achar (1920-2002) was a pioneering Indian engineer and scientist who made significant contributions to the development of India's space program. She played a crucial role in the design and development of the Rohini sounding rocket and was a trailblazer for women in the field of science and technology.
In the field of literature, Dhruvi Vairagare (born 1943) is a prominent Marathi writer and author. Her works often explore themes of social inequality, women's issues, and the struggles of marginalized communities. She has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 2003.
Another notable figure is Dhruvi Mehta (born 1969), an Indian classical vocalist and musician. She is known for her expertise in the Khayal and Thumri styles of Hindustani classical music and has performed extensively around the world, promoting the rich musical heritage of India.
People
Dhruvi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dhruvi 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
Dhruvi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dhruvi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 288 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dhruvi 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 1,190,119 US residents.
Is Dhruvi a common name?
We classify Dhruvi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 291 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dhruvi most popular?
The single biggest year for Dhruvi was 2011, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dhruvi is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dhruvi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dhruvi 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.