Hamsini
A Sanskrit name meaning swan or thirty.
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the first name Hamsini. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hamsini today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hamsini births was 2010 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hamsini. 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
116
~ 1 in 2,954,779 Americans
Peak year
2010
14 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2019 SSA rank
#14,415
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Hamsini: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hamsini from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 81 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
Hamsini 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 Hamsini 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 Hamsini
The name Hamsini has its roots in the Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent during ancient times. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "hamsa," which means swan or goose, and the numeral "ni," signifying the number fifty. Together, the name Hamsini conveys the idea of "the fiftieth swan" or "the fiftieth one among swans."
In Hindu mythology, the swan symbolizes purity, grace, and the ability to separate milk from water, representing the power to discern truth from falsehood. The name Hamsini is closely associated with this symbolic representation and is often bestowed upon individuals with a spiritual inclination or those believed to possess wisdom and discernment.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Hamsini can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts and Hindu religious scriptures. One notable mention is found in the Mahabharata, a revered Hindu epic that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. Here, Hamsini is described as a celestial nymph or apsara, renowned for her beauty and grace.
Throughout history, several prominent figures have borne the name Hamsini. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Hamsini Devi (1210-1275 CE), a renowned poet and composer of devotional hymns in the Brajbhasha language during the Bhakti movement in medieval India.
Another notable figure was Hamsini Amma (1768-1835), a respected scholar and teacher of Sanskrit literature and Vedic philosophy in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Her teachings and writings greatly influenced the intellectual and spiritual landscape of her time.
In more recent centuries, Hamsini Shrivastava (1886-1942) was a pioneering Indian social reformer and educator who advocated for women's education and empowerment. She established several schools and institutions dedicated to promoting female literacy and self-reliance.
Hamsini Ravishankar (1920-2005) was a celebrated Indian writer and translator who made significant contributions to the world of children's literature. Her works, which included translations of classical Indian tales and folktales, helped preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of India.
Lastly, Hamsini Iyer (1978-present) is a contemporary Indian classical dancer and choreographer renowned for her expertise in the Bharatanatyam dance form. She has performed on numerous prestigious stages around the world, earning accolades for her artistry and dedication to preserving and promoting Indian classical dance traditions.
People
Hamsini + last name combinations
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FAQ
Hamsini: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hamsini?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 116 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hamsini 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 2,954,779 US residents.
Is Hamsini a common name?
We classify Hamsini as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 117 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hamsini most popular?
The single biggest year for Hamsini was 2010, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hamsini is about 15 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 Hamsini in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hamsini a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hamsini 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 Hamsini still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hamsini 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 Hamsini 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 have the name Hamsini?
See how many Americans are named Hamsini on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.