Garvit
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "majestic" or "proud".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Garvit. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Garvit today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Garvit births was 2020 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Garvit. 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 Garvit with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Garvit. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2020
6 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#11,056
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Garvit: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Garvit 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 Garvit during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Garvit
The name Garvit is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "garva," which means pride or arrogance. It is believed to have originated during the ancient Vedic period, which spans from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name was likely used among the Hindu communities of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions.
While the name Garvit is not directly mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures like the Vedas or the Upanishads, it may have been used as a descriptive term or epithet for individuals known for their pride or self-esteem. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to medieval Indian literature and historical records.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Garvit was Garvit Mishra, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE during the reign of the Chahamana dynasty in present-day Rajasthan, India. He is known for his contributions to Sanskrit literature and his mastery of the kavya (poetic) style of writing.
In the 16th century, Garvit Singh was a prominent military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
During the 18th century, Garvit Rai was a prominent mathematician and astronomer from the city of Varanasi, known for his work on astronomical calculations and calendar systems.
In the 19th century, Garvit Chandra Ghosh was a renowned Bengali writer and social reformer who advocated for the education of women and the abolition of outdated social practices.
In the 20th century, Garvit Bakshi was an influential Indian industrialist and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in India.
While these are just a few examples, the name Garvit has been used across various regions of India and has been associated with individuals from different walks of life, including scholars, warriors, scientists, and social reformers.
People
Garvit + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Garvit as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Garvit: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Garvit?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Garvit 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Garvit a common name?
We classify Garvit as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Garvit most popular?
The single biggest year for Garvit was 2020, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Garvit is about 6 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 Garvit in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Garvit a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Garvit 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 Garvit still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Garvit 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 Garvit 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 Americans are named Garvit?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Garvit at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.