Kirthik
An Indian masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "praiseworthy" or "remarkable".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kirthik. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kirthik today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kirthik births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kirthik. 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 Kirthik. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,325
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Kirthik: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kirthik 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 Kirthik 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kirthik
The name Kirthik is a modern variation of the ancient Sanskrit name Kirthi, which means "fame" or "glory". It is derived from the Sanskrit root word "krit", meaning "to do" or "to accomplish".
The name Kirthi has its origins in Hindu mythology and culture, where it was often used to describe the fame and glory of divine beings and heroes. It is believed to have been in use since the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kirthi can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic that is considered one of the longest poems ever written. In this text, Kirthi is personified as a goddess who represents fame and renown.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kirthi or its variations. One of the most famous was Kirthi Sri Rajasinha, a king of the Kandyan Kingdom in Sri Lanka who ruled from 1781 to 1798. He is renowned for his efforts to protect the independence of his kingdom from European colonial powers.
Another historical figure with this name was Kirthi Varnnan, a 12th-century Kannada poet and scholar from the Chalukya dynasty. He is best known for his work "Nripathunga Vijaya", a celebrated prose work that chronicles the life and reign of King Nripatunga.
In the 15th century, there was a prominent Hindu philosopher named Kirthi Dhar who made significant contributions to the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. His writings and teachings were highly influential in the region of Bengal.
Moving forward in time, Kirthi Singhe was a 19th-century Sinhalese painter and artist who is recognized for his contributions to the revival of traditional Kandyan art in Sri Lanka. His works are celebrated for their vibrant colors and intricate details.
Finally, Kirthi Tennakoon was a prominent Sri Lankan engineer and academic who lived from 1909 to 1987. He played a significant role in the development of Sri Lanka's infrastructure and was also a respected author and educator.
People
Kirthik + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kirthik as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kirthik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kirthik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kirthik 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kirthik a common name?
We classify Kirthik as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kirthik most popular?
The single biggest year for Kirthik was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kirthik is about 10 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 Kirthik in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kirthik a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kirthik 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 Kirthik still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kirthik 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 Kirthik 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 Kirthik?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.