Haasini
An Indian feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "a smile or laugh".
Name Census estimates that about 192 living Americans carry the first name Haasini. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Haasini today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haasini births was 2007 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haasini. 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 Haasini with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
192
~ 1 in 1,785,179 Americans
Peak year
2007
27 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,587
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Haasini: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Haasini 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 106 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haasini 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 Haasini during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Haasinis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Haasini
The name Haasini has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "haasini," which means "one who makes others laugh" or "one who brings joy." The name is believed to have been in use as early as the 5th century BCE, during the Vedic period in India.
In Hindu mythology, Haasini is sometimes associated with the goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. Parvati is known for her playful and joyful nature, which is reflected in the meaning of the name Haasini. The name may have been used to honor the goddess or to express the wish for a child to bring laughter and happiness into the family.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haasini can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In the text, Haasini is mentioned as the name of a celestial nymph who entertained the gods with her dance and laughter. This reference suggests that the name was already in use during the time the epic was composed, which is estimated to be around the 8th or 9th century BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Haasini. One of the earliest was Haasini, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 7th century CE during the Gupta Empire. She was known for her mastery of the Sanskrit language and her contributions to literature.
Another famous Haasini was a 12th-century Rajput princess from the Chahamana dynasty of Shakambhari (present-day Rajasthan, India). She was renowned for her beauty, intelligence, and bravery, and her name was immortalized in the works of court poets and historians of the time.
In the 16th century, there was a Haasini who was a skilled dancer and courtesan in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. She was renowned for her grace, wit, and ability to entertain the royal court with her performances.
During the 19th century, Haasini Devi was a prominent social reformer and educator from Bengal, India. She was a pioneer in promoting women's education and advocating for the abolition of regressive social practices like child marriage and the subjugation of widows.
In more recent times, Haasini Shri was a celebrated Indian classical singer and performer of the Carnatic music tradition. Born in 1928, she was widely acclaimed for her melodious voice and her mastery of the intricate nuances of Carnatic music.
People
Haasini + last name combinations
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FAQ
Haasini: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haasini?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 192 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haasini 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 1,785,179 US residents.
Is Haasini a common name?
We classify Haasini as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 194 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haasini most popular?
The single biggest year for Haasini was 2007, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haasini is about 14 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 Haasini in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haasini a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haasini 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 Haasini still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haasini 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 Haasini 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 common is the name Haasini?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Haasini on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.