Panth
A masculine Hindu name meaning path or way of life.
Name Census estimates that about 26 living Americans carry the first name Panth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Panth today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Panth births was 2018 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Panth. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Panth with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Panth. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
26
~ 1 in 13,182,859 Americans
Peak year
2018
10 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2018 SSA rank
#8,007
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Panth: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Panth 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 Panth 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 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Panth
The name Panth originates from the Sanskrit language, which has been a prominent language in South Asia for thousands of years. The word "panth" in Sanskrit means "path" or "way," and it was often used in religious and philosophical contexts to refer to a spiritual or moral path.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Panth can be found in ancient Hindu texts, specifically the Upanishads, which date back to around the 8th century BCE. In these philosophical texts, the concept of "panth" was frequently discussed in relation to the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment and self-realization.
In the centuries that followed, the name Panth became associated with various spiritual and religious movements in the Indian subcontinent. For instance, the Sikh tradition, which emerged in the 15th century, embraced the concept of "panth" as a central tenet, referring to the community of followers and the spiritual path laid out by the Sikh Gurus.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Panth was Panth Pir, a 16th-century Sufi saint and poet from present-day Pakistan. His poetry and teachings focused on the universal principles of love, truth, and the unity of all religious paths.
Another famous individual named Panth was Panth Nath, a renowned 17th-century Indian yogi and spiritual teacher. He was a prominent figure in the Nath tradition, which emphasized the practice of yoga and the attainment of spiritual liberation.
In the 19th century, the name Panth gained further significance with the birth of Panth Ramlal Shukla, an influential Indian educationist and social reformer. He played a pivotal role in promoting education and advocating for social progress in the region.
Moving into the 20th century, Panth Indralal Yagnik was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social activist. He dedicated his life to the struggle for India's independence and worked tirelessly for the upliftment of marginalized communities.
It is worth noting that while the name Panth has its roots in the Sanskrit language and Indian cultural traditions, it has transcended geographical boundaries and can be found among various communities and cultures across the world, each with its own unique interpretation and significance.
People
Panth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Panth as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Panth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Panth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 26 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Panth 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 13,182,859 US residents.
Is Panth a common name?
We classify Panth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 26 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Panth most popular?
The single biggest year for Panth was 2018, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Panth 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 Panth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Panth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Panth 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 Panth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Panth 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 Panth 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 Panth?
You can see how many people share the name Panth on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.