Hrishik
A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "lord of the senses".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Hrishik. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hrishik today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hrishik births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hrishik. 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 Hrishik. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#11,509
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Hrishik: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hrishik 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 Hrishik during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hrishik
The name Hrishik is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two words – "Hrish" meaning happiness or joy, and "Ik" meaning to gain or acquire. Together, the name Hrishik can be interpreted as "one who brings joy and happiness".
The earliest known reference to the name Hrishik dates back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used to describe individuals who were believed to possess a cheerful and positive disposition. In the 7th century CE, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Hrishik Acharya was known for his contributions to the field of Vedic studies and for his enlightening discourses on the concept of happiness and inner peace.
During the medieval period, the name Hrishik gained popularity among the royal families and aristocracy of various Indian kingdoms. One notable figure was Hrishik Deva, a influential ruler of the Chahamana dynasty in the 12th century, who was praised for his just and benevolent reign.
In the 16th century, a prominent poet and literary figure named Hrishik Narayan Vidyabhushan emerged from the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. His poetic works, which often celebrated the virtues of joy and contentment, were widely acclaimed and have been preserved in various anthologies.
Another historical figure with the name Hrishik was Hrishik Chandra Ghosh, a Bengali social reformer and educator who lived in the 19th century. He played a pivotal role in establishing educational institutions and promoting social welfare initiatives in Bengal.
Moving into the modern era, one of the most famous individuals with the name Hrishik was Hrishik Anand, a pioneering Indian filmmaker and actor who made significant contributions to the early years of Indian cinema in the 1930s and 1940s.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Hrishik throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the regions they hailed from.
People
Hrishik + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hrishik 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
Hrishik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hrishik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hrishik 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 Hrishik a common name?
We classify Hrishik 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 Hrishik most popular?
The single biggest year for Hrishik was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hrishik is about 17 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 Hrishik in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hrishik a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hrishik 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 Hrishik still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hrishik 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 Hrishik 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 Hrishik as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.