Harshaan
A masculine Hindu name meaning "blissful" or "joyous".
Name Census estimates that about 81 living Americans carry the first name Harshaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Harshaan today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Harshaan births was 2010 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Harshaan. 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 Harshaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Harshaan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
81
~ 1 in 4,231,535 Americans
Peak year
2010
11 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2021 SSA rank
#9,142
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Harshaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Harshaan 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 57 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
Harshaan 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 Harshaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Harshaans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Harshaan
The name Harshaan has its origins in the Sanskrit language and Indian culture, particularly from the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "Harsha," which means joy, happiness, or delight. The addition of the suffix "aan" is a common practice in many Indian names, often used to denote respect or endearment.
One of the earliest references to the name Harshaan can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was associated with the concept of finding joy and contentment in life. It was often given to children with the hope that they would bring happiness and prosperity to their families and communities.
In the historical records, one of the most notable individuals with the name Harshaan was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived during the 8th century CE. Harshaan Mishra was known for his contributions to the field of logic and his extensive work on the concept of "anumana," which translates to inference or deduction.
Another significant figure bearing this name was Harshaan Singh, a brave warrior and military leader from the 16th century. He played a crucial role in defending the northern frontiers of the Mughal Empire against foreign invaders and is remembered for his valor and strategic brilliance on the battlefield.
In the realm of literature, Harshaan Gupta was a celebrated poet and playwright from the 18th century. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, are still widely studied and appreciated today.
During the Indian independence movement, Harshaan Chandra was a prominent activist and freedom fighter who dedicated his life to the cause of liberating India from British colonial rule. His unwavering commitment and sacrifices earned him a place in the annals of Indian history.
Lastly, Harshaan Kapoor was a renowned artist and sculptor from the 20th century. His masterpieces, which blended traditional Indian art forms with modern sensibilities, have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of India.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Harshaan throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience.
People
Harshaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Harshaan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Harshaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Harshaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 81 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Harshaan 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 4,231,535 US residents.
Is Harshaan a common name?
We classify Harshaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 82 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Harshaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Harshaan was 2010, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Harshaan is about 13 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 Harshaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Harshaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Harshaan 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 Harshaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Harshaan 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 Harshaan 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 Harshaan as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.