Hridaan
A Sanskrit name meaning "the one who has a kind heart".
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the first name Hridaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hridaan today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hridaan births was 2016 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hridaan. 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 Hridaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
134
~ 1 in 2,557,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
21 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,551
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Hridaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hridaan from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 77 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hridaan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hridaan 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 Hridaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hridaans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hridaan
The name Hridaan is of Sanskrit origin, derived from the ancient Indian language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is a compound word formed by combining the Sanskrit words "hrid" meaning heart, and "aan" meaning to possess or to be endowed with. Thus, the name Hridaan can be interpreted to mean "one who possesses a heart" or "one with a kind heart".
This name finds its roots in the Hindu religious texts and scriptures, particularly the Vedas and the Upanishads, which are among the oldest extant literature in the world. The concept of "hrid" or heart holds immense significance in Hindu philosophy, representing the center of emotions, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hridaan can be traced back to the 5th century CE, when it was mentioned in the Sanskrit text Amarakosha, an ancient thesaurus-like compilation of synonyms. However, the name likely predates this text, as it is deeply rooted in the Sanskrit language and Hindu traditions.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hridaan. One of the most famous was Hridaan Chandra Ghosal (1845-1923), a Bengali writer, educator, and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian Renaissance and the Bengal Renaissance movements. He founded the Hindu Mahila Vidyalaya, one of the earliest educational institutions for women in India.
Another prominent figure was Hridaan Kumar Bhattacharyya (1868-1940), an Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astrophysics. He was a pioneer in the study of celestial mechanics and wrote several influential books on the subject.
In the realm of literature, Hridaan Nath Kunzru (1887-1978) was a renowned Indian writer and journalist who contributed extensively to the development of Hindi literature. His works, including novels, short stories, and essays, explored social and political themes and helped shape the literary landscape of modern India.
Hridaan Charan Das (1914-1987) was a celebrated Indian classical vocalist and exponent of the Khandwa Gharana, a musical lineage rooted in the Malwa region of central India. He was widely acclaimed for his mastery of the Khyal form of Hindustani classical music and received numerous honors, including the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards.
Another notable figure was Hridaan Baba (1919-2018), a revered Indian spiritual leader and founder of the Hridaan Dhara Ashram in Uttar Pradesh. He was known for his teachings on self-realization, meditation, and the attainment of inner peace, and attracted followers from around the world.
While the name Hridaan has its origins in Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity across various regions and communities within India and beyond.
People
Hridaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hridaan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hridaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hridaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 134 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hridaan 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 2,557,868 US residents.
Is Hridaan a common name?
We classify Hridaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 135 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hridaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Hridaan was 2016, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hridaan is about 8 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 Hridaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hridaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hridaan 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 Hridaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hridaan 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 Hridaan 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 are called Hridaan?
Find out how many people share the name Hridaan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.