Jitu
Victorious, accomplished, skilled; a Sanskrit name of Indian origin.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Jitu. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jitu today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jitu births was 1977 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jitu. 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 Jitu. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1977
7 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1977 SSA rank
#4,837
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Jitu: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jitu 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 Jitu during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jitu
The name Jitu is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest known Indo-Aryan languages. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "jitu," which means "victorious" or "conqueror." This name has been in use for centuries in various parts of the Indian subcontinent.
In Hindu mythology, the name Jitu is associated with Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. Lord Vishnu is often depicted as a protector and preserver of the universe, and the name Jitu is believed to reflect his victorious nature.
The earliest known written record of the name Jitu can be found in ancient Sanskrit texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. These texts date back thousands of years and contain references to individuals with the name Jitu.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jitu. One of the most famous was Jitu Rai, a 16th-century ruler of the Bundela dynasty in central India. Jitu Rai was known for his military conquests and his efforts to establish a strong and unified kingdom.
Another notable figure was Jitu Bagadiya, a 17th-century Indian folk hero and rebel leader from the Bagdi community in West Bengal. He is celebrated for his resistance against the oppressive policies of the Mughal Empire and his fight for the rights of the marginalized communities.
In more recent times, Jitu Rai is a renowned Indian shooter who has won numerous medals in international competitions, including a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He was born in 1987 and continues to represent India in various shooting events.
Jitu Virwani is an Indian businessman and chairman of the Embassy Group, a prominent real estate developer in India. He was born in 1960 and has been instrumental in the growth and success of the Embassy Group.
Jitu Samaddar, born in 1940, is a renowned Indian theater director and actor. He has made significant contributions to the Bengali theater scene and has directed several acclaimed plays over the course of his career.
While the name Jitu has its roots in the Sanskrit language and Hindu mythology, it has transcended cultural boundaries and is now used by people from various backgrounds and ethnicities across the globe.
People
Jitu + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jitu as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jitu: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jitu?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jitu 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Jitu a common name?
We classify Jitu as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jitu most popular?
The single biggest year for Jitu was 1977, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jitu is about 46 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 Jitu in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jitu a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jitu 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 Jitu still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jitu 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 Jitu 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 Americans are named Jitu?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.