Kunsh
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "ray of light".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kunsh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kunsh today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kunsh births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kunsh. 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 Kunsh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#13,362
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Kunsh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kunsh 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 Kunsh 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 Kunsh
The given name Kunsh has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Kunsha," which means "blade of grass" or "sprout." This name is closely linked to the agricultural and pastoral traditions of ancient Indian civilizations, symbolizing growth, fertility, and new beginnings.
In the ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, there are references to the name Kunsh being used as a name for deities associated with nature and prosperity. The name was particularly popular among the Brahmin and Kshatriya castes, who were closely connected to the land and its bounties.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kunsh can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, Kunsh is mentioned as the name of a prince from the Kuru dynasty, renowned for his bravery and valor in battle.
Throughout the centuries, the name Kunsh has been borne by several notable figures in Indian history. One such individual was Kunsh Rao, a 16th-century Maratha warrior and chieftain who played a significant role in the struggle against the Mughal Empire. Another notable bearer of the name was Kunsh Singh, a 17th-century Rajput ruler of the Bundela dynasty, known for his patronage of art and architecture.
In the realm of literature, Kunsh Nath Joshi was a renowned 19th-century Hindi poet and scholar, whose works contributed significantly to the revival of the Hindi language during the Indian Renaissance. Additionally, Kunsh Singh Ayyangar, born in 1885, was a prominent Indian lawyer and politician who served as the Speaker of the Madras Legislative Assembly.
While the name Kunsh has its roots in ancient India, it has also found its way into other cultures and regions through migration and cultural exchange. However, the rich historical and cultural significance of this name remains deeply rooted in the traditions and narratives of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Kunsh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kunsh 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
Kunsh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kunsh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kunsh 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 Kunsh a common name?
We classify Kunsh 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 Kunsh most popular?
The single biggest year for Kunsh was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kunsh is about 14 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 Kunsh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kunsh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kunsh 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 Kunsh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kunsh 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 Kunsh 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 Kunsh?
You can see how many people share the name Kunsh on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.