Prithiv
An Ancient Sanskrit name meaning Lord of the Earth or Earth.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Prithiv. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Prithiv today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Prithiv births was 2013 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Prithiv. 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 Prithiv. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2013
6 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#11,808
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Prithiv: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Prithiv 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 Prithiv 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Prithiv
Prithiv is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word "prithvi," which means "earth" or "land" in Sanskrit. The name has its roots in Hindu mythology, where Prithvi is the personification of the Earth and one of the most revered deities.
The earliest recorded references to the name Prithiv can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and Puranas. In these sacred texts, Prithvi is often mentioned as the consort of Dyaus, the personification of the sky, and the mother of all beings on Earth.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Prithiv was Prithviraj Chauhan, a renowned king of the Chahamana dynasty who ruled over parts of present-day Rajasthan and Delhi in the 12th century. He is celebrated for his valor and military prowess, as well as his patronage of art and culture.
Another notable figure in history with the name Prithiv was Prithviraj III, also known as Prithviraj Narayan Shah, who ruled the Kingdom of Gorkha (modern-day Nepal) from 1743 to 1768. He is credited with laying the foundations of a unified Nepal and is considered a national hero in the country.
In the 20th century, Prithivi Narayan Singh was a prominent Indian politician and social reformer who served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1937 to 1939. He played a significant role in promoting the rights of marginalized communities and worked towards their upliftment.
Prithvi Nath Kaul, born in 1886, was a renowned Indian playwright and poet who wrote extensively in the Kashmiri language. His works, such as "Bana't'h" and "Satsa:r," are considered masterpieces of Kashmiri literature and have left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of the region.
Prithviraj Kapoor, born in 1906, was a pioneering figure in the Indian film industry and is considered one of the greatest actors and directors of his time. His contributions to Hindi cinema are immense, and he is credited with establishing the famous Kapoor dynasty in Bollywood, which includes several acclaimed actors and filmmakers.
The name Prithiv has endured through the ages, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and significance. Its association with the Earth and the natural world has made it a popular choice among parents seeking a name that reflects their reverence for the environment and the natural order.
People
Prithiv + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Prithiv 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
Prithiv: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Prithiv?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Prithiv 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Prithiv a common name?
We classify Prithiv as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Prithiv most popular?
The single biggest year for Prithiv was 2013, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Prithiv is about 13 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 Prithiv in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Prithiv a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Prithiv 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 Prithiv still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Prithiv 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 Prithiv 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 common is the name Prithiv?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.