Rishin
An Indian masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "sun ray".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Rishin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rishin today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rishin births was 2009 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rishin. 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 Rishin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2009
7 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#10,728
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Rishin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rishin 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 Rishin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rishin
The name Rishin is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world, with roots dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "rishi," which means "sage" or "seer." It is a name that has been used in various regions of the Indian subcontinent for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Rishin can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas, which date back to around 1500-500 BCE. In these texts, the term "rishi" was used to describe the ancient sages and seers who were regarded as the authors of the Vedic hymns and mantras.
In the historical texts of ancient India, particularly in the epic poems of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, there are several characters and sages mentioned with names that are derived from the word "rishi." One such example is Rishi Valmiki, who is regarded as the author of the Ramayana and is believed to have lived around the 5th century BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Rishin or its variations. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Rishin Dvivedi, a renowned Hindu scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. He is known for his contributions to Sanskrit literature and his commentary on the Vedas.
Another notable figure was Rishin Pandit, a prominent astronomer and mathematician from the 16th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and developed new methods for calculating planetary positions and eclipses.
In more recent times, Rishin Singh was a renowned Indian freedom fighter who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1890 and was actively involved in various protests and civil disobedience campaigns organized by the Indian National Congress.
Another individual worth mentioning is Rishin Puri, an Indian actor and film producer who has appeared in numerous Bollywood and Hollywood productions. He was born in 1956 and is known for his roles in films such as "Gandhi" and "Mississippi Masala."
Lastly, Rishin Sisodia is a contemporary Indian politician and a member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He was born in 1972 and has held various positions within the party, including serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Rishin or its variations, highlighting the name's long-standing presence and significance in various cultures and regions.
People
Rishin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rishin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rishin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rishin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rishin 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Rishin a common name?
We classify Rishin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rishin most popular?
The single biggest year for Rishin was 2009, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rishin is about 17 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 Rishin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rishin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rishin 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 Rishin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rishin 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 Rishin 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 Rishin?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Rishin at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.