Hrishaan
A Hindu baby name meaning "a form of Lord Vishnu".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Hrishaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hrishaan today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hrishaan births was 2018 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hrishaan. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hrishaan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2018
6 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,301
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Hrishaan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hrishaan 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 Hrishaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hrishaan
The name Hrishaan is of Sanskrit origin, with roots tracing back to ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Hrish," which means joy, delight, or happiness. The addition of the suffix "aan" transforms it into a noun, giving it the meaning of "one who brings joy or delight."
In Hindu mythology, the name Hrishaan is associated with Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in the Hindu trinity. Vishnu is often referred to as the preserver and protector of the universe, and his various incarnations, such as Rama and Krishna, are celebrated for their virtues of righteousness, compassion, and wisdom.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Hrishaan can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts and Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. These sacred texts often mention characters or sages with names derived from Sanskrit roots, reflecting the cultural and religious significance of the language during that time.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Hrishaan. One of the earliest known individuals was Hrishaan Acharya, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. He was a prominent figure in the Hindu philosophical tradition and made significant contributions to the study of Advaita Vedanta, a school of Hindu philosophy.
Another notable Hrishaan was Hrishaan Shashtri, a 12th-century poet and scholar from the Indian subcontinent. He is best known for his poetic works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the divine, and his contributions to the literary and cultural traditions of his time.
In the 16th century, Hrishaan Singh was a prominent ruler of the Rajput kingdom of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan, India. He was celebrated for his bravery, military prowess, and commitment to protecting his people from foreign invaders.
More recently, Hrishaan Bharadwaj was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and was instrumental in establishing several observatories in India.
Finally, Hrishaan Shetty was a renowned Indian classical musician who specialized in the Hindustani vocal tradition. Born in 1923, he was recognized for his mastery of the khayal genre and his contributions to preserving and promoting Indian classical music.
While these are just a few examples, the name Hrishaan has been carried by many individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual traditions.
People
Hrishaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hrishaan 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
Hrishaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hrishaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hrishaan 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Hrishaan a common name?
We classify Hrishaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hrishaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Hrishaan was 2018, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hrishaan 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 Hrishaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hrishaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hrishaan 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 Hrishaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hrishaan 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 Hrishaan 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 Hrishaan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.