Hastin
A masculine name of Hindi origin meaning "elephant" or "noble".
Name Census estimates that about 57 living Americans carry the first name Hastin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hastin today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hastin births was 2009 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hastin. 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 Hastin with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hastin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
57
~ 1 in 6,013,234 Americans
Peak year
2009
9 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,805
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Hastin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hastin 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 30 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
Hastin 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 Hastin 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 Hastin
The name Hastin has its roots in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "hasta," which translates to "hand" or "elephant's trunk." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with strength, dexterity, or a link to the revered elephant in Indian culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hastin can be found in the epic Hindu scripture, the Mahabharata. In this ancient text, Hastin was the name of a prince from the Kuru dynasty, known for his bravery and skill in battle. This reference dates back to the 8th or 9th century BCE, establishing the name's antiquity and cultural significance.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hastin. One such figure was Hastin, a Rajput ruler who lived in the 11th century CE and established the Chauhan dynasty in the northern Indian region of Rajasthan. His reign was marked by numerous military victories and the founding of the city of Hathundia (now known as Hathundi).
Another prominent bearer of the name was Hastin, a 12th-century Kashmiri poet and scholar renowned for his works on grammar, rhetoric, and poetics. His treatise, "Shrutibodha," was highly influential in the study of Sanskrit linguistics and literature during that era.
In the realm of spirituality, Hastin was the name of a revered Sikh warrior and martyr who lived in the late 17th century. He fought alongside Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and final human Guru of the Sikhs, and is celebrated for his unwavering courage and sacrifice in defending the Sikh faith.
Moving forward in time, Hastin was the name of a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement of the early 20th century. Born in 1894, Hastin Singh was a freedom fighter and revolutionary who actively participated in the struggle against British colonial rule in India. His contributions to the nation's liberation efforts have been documented in historical records and narratives.
These examples showcase the rich history and cultural significance associated with the name Hastin, which has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including royalty, scholars, warriors, and freedom fighters, across different eras and regions of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Hastin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hastin 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
Hastin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hastin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 57 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hastin 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 6,013,234 US residents.
Is Hastin a common name?
We classify Hastin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 58 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hastin most popular?
The single biggest year for Hastin was 2009, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hastin 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 Hastin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hastin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hastin 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 Hastin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hastin 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 Hastin 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 Hastin?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Hastin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.