Hansini
A feminine name of Indian origin, meaning "swan princess".
Name Census estimates that about 102 living Americans carry the first name Hansini. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hansini today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hansini births was 2008 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hansini. 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 Hansini with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
102
~ 1 in 3,360,337 Americans
Peak year
2008
14 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2016 SSA rank
#15,004
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Hansini: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hansini 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 62 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
Hansini 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 Hansini 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 Hansini
The name Hansini is of Hindu origin, tracing its roots to the Sanskrit language spoken in ancient India. It is a feminine name that gained popularity during the Vedic period, between 1500 BCE and 500 BCE, when Sanskrit was the primary language of the Indian subcontinent.
The name Hansini is derived from the Sanskrit word "hansa," which means swan. In Hindu mythology, the swan is a revered bird, often associated with purity, grace, and spiritual enlightenment. The suffix "ini" added to the word "hansa" transforms it into a feminine form, creating the name Hansini.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Hansini can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around 400 BCE. In the epic, Hansini is mentioned as the daughter of a sage and is praised for her beauty and virtuous character.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Hansini. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Hansini, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived during the 7th century CE in the Pallava dynasty of southern India. Her works, though now lost, were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and depth of thought.
Another prominent figure with the name Hansini was a 12th-century Indian philosopher and mystic from Bengal. She is credited with writing several influential treatises on the concept of advaita, or non-dualism, which formed the basis of the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy.
In the 16th century, Hansini was the name of a celebrated courtesan and poet in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Her poetry, written in the Persian language, was widely acclaimed for its sensuality and emotional intensity.
Moving forward in time, Hansini Kulkarni was a prominent Indian social reformer and educator who lived from 1832 to 1917. She was a pioneer in advocating for women's education and played a crucial role in establishing several schools and educational institutions in western India.
Lastly, Hansini Dharmawardene was a renowned Sri Lankan playwright and actress born in 1922. Her works, which often explored themes of social justice and cultural identity, were highly influential in shaping the modern Sri Lankan theater scene.
These are just a few examples of the many remarkable individuals who have carried the name Hansini throughout history, each contributing to their respective fields and leaving an indelible mark on the cultural fabric of their time.
People
Hansini + last name combinations
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FAQ
Hansini: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hansini?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 102 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hansini 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 3,360,337 US residents.
Is Hansini a common name?
We classify Hansini as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 103 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hansini most popular?
The single biggest year for Hansini was 2008, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hansini 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 Hansini in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hansini a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hansini 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 Hansini still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hansini 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 Hansini 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 Hansini as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.