Harshith
Lord Shiva, one whose name brings happiness and prosperity.
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the first name Harshith. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Harshith today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Harshith births was 2008 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Harshith. 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 Harshith with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
123
~ 1 in 2,786,621 Americans
Peak year
2008
16 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,028
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Harshith: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Harshith 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 72 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
Harshith 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 Harshith during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Harshiths live
Origin
Meaning and history of Harshith
The name Harshith has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that emerged in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Harshita," which means "blissful" or "delighted." The name is closely associated with the Hindu religious and cultural traditions that flourished in the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Harshith can be traced back to the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this epic, the name is mentioned as belonging to a character who symbolized joy and happiness.
During the medieval period, the name gained popularity among the ruling dynasties and noble families of the Indian subcontinent. One notable figure was Harshith Varma, a renowned king of the Pallava dynasty who ruled parts of present-day Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in the 7th century CE. He was known for his patronage of arts, architecture, and literature.
In more recent history, the name Harshith has been borne by several prominent individuals. Harshith Srinivas (1910-1999) was an acclaimed Indian classical dancer and choreographer who played a crucial role in reviving and promoting the traditional dance forms of Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi.
Another notable figure was Harshith Goenka (1932-2007), an Indian industrialist and business tycoon who founded the multinational conglomerate RPG Group. He was widely recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit and contribution to the Indian economy.
Harshith Malik (born 1989) is a contemporary Indian cricketer who has represented the national team in various formats. He is known for his all-round skills and has won several accolades for his performances on the field.
Harshith Reddy (born 1995) is an Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder of the successful start-up company, Dunzo, which provides delivery services across major cities in India. He has been recognized for his innovative approach and business acumen.
Throughout its history, the name Harshith has been associated with joy, happiness, and prosperity, reflecting its Sanskrit roots and the cultural traditions of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Harshith + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Harshith 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
Harshith: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Harshith?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 123 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Harshith 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 2,786,621 US residents.
Is Harshith a common name?
We classify Harshith as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 124 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Harshith most popular?
The single biggest year for Harshith was 2008, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Harshith 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 Harshith in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Harshith a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Harshith 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 Harshith still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Harshith 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 Harshith 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 Harshith?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Harshith, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.