Mansi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "born from divine soul".
Name Census estimates that about 449 living Americans carry the first name Mansi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mansi today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mansi births was 2001 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mansi. 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.
People living today
449
~ 1 in 763,373 Americans
Peak year
2001
45 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,295
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Mansi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mansi from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 259 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mansi 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 Mansi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mansis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New Jersey, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Mansi, while Georgia, New York, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mansi
The name Mansi finds its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language of South Asia. It is believed to have originated as a feminine form of the Sanskrit word "mansi," which means "wish," "desire," or "intention." The name Mansi can be traced back to the ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, particularly the Vedas and Upanishads, which date back to around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mansi can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Mansi is mentioned as the name of a princess from the Kuru kingdom. The Mahabharata is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE, providing an early reference to the use of this name in Indian literature.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mansi. One such person was Mansi Dixit, a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1920 to 2008. She was celebrated for her contributions to the revival and promotion of the Kathak dance form in India.
Another prominent individual with the name Mansi was Mansi Gulati, an Indian entrepreneur and fashion designer who founded the popular clothing brand "Mansi" in the early 2000s. Her brand gained significant recognition for its contemporary and fusion designs, blending traditional Indian elements with modern sensibilities.
In the realm of literature, Mansi Soni is a notable Indian author and poet who has published several collections of poetry and short stories. Her works often explore themes of love, identity, and the human experience. Soni was born in 1985 and continues to be an influential voice in contemporary Indian literature.
Moving to the field of sports, Mansi Joshi is a former Indian badminton player who represented India at various international competitions. She won numerous medals, including a gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in the mixed team event. Joshi was born in 1985 and retired from professional badminton in 2016.
Lastly, Mansi Gupta is a renowned Indian classical vocalist and performer of Hindustani classical music. Born in 1980, she has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the promotion and preservation of this ancient musical tradition.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Mansi throughout history, highlighting its enduring presence and significance across various fields and cultures.
People
Mansi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mansi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mansi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mansi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 449 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mansi 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 763,373 US residents.
Is Mansi a common name?
We classify Mansi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 459 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mansi most popular?
The single biggest year for Mansi was 2001, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mansi is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mansi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mansi in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.