Rutvi
A Hindu feminine name meaning "bright star" or "shining star".
Name Census estimates that about 83 living Americans carry the first name Rutvi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rutvi today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rutvi births was 2024 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rutvi. 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 Rutvi with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rutvi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
83
~ 1 in 4,129,570 Americans
Peak year
2024
13 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,307
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Rutvi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rutvi from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 41 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rutvi 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 Rutvi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rutvi
The name Rutvi originates from the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been spoken in the Indian subcontinent for several millennia. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "rut," which means "season" or "time," and "vi," which means "to go" or "to move." Thus, the name Rutvi can be translated to mean "one who moves with the seasons" or "one who is in harmony with the changing times."
The name Rutvi has its roots in the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent, where it was likely used as a name for individuals born during specific seasons or auspicious times of the year. It is possible that the name was associated with certain festivals or celebrations related to the changing of seasons, which were of great significance in the agricultural societies of ancient India.
In Hindu mythology, there are references to the concept of "ritu" or seasons, which were personified as deities or divine beings. The Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, mentions various rituals and prayers dedicated to the different seasons and their associated deities. While there is no direct mention of the name Rutvi in these ancient texts, its connection to the concept of seasons suggests it may have held spiritual or symbolic significance.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Rutvi can be found in the Chaulukya dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Gujarat and Rajasthan in India from the 6th to the 13th century CE. Rutvi Solanki, a princess of the Chaulukya dynasty, was born in the 11th century and became renowned for her beauty and intelligence.
Another notable figure with the name Rutvi was Rutvi Maharaj, a spiritual leader and saint who lived in the 16th century in the Indian state of Gujarat. He was known for his devotion to Lord Krishna and his teachings on the path of bhakti, or devotional worship.
In more recent history, Rutvi Vaid was an Indian actress and dancer who appeared in several Bollywood films in the 1950s and 1960s. She was known for her graceful dance performances and her portrayal of strong female characters.
Rutvi Thakar is a contemporary Indian writer and journalist who has authored several books and articles on topics ranging from travel to women's issues. Her works have been widely acclaimed for their insightful perspectives and engaging narratives.
Rutvi Mehta is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who has made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of various Indian dance forms, such as Kathak and Bharatanatyam. She has received numerous awards and recognition for her artistic achievements.
People
Rutvi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rutvi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rutvi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rutvi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 83 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rutvi 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 4,129,570 US residents.
Is Rutvi a common name?
We classify Rutvi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 84 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rutvi most popular?
The single biggest year for Rutvi was 2024, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rutvi is about 7 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 Rutvi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rutvi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rutvi 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.
Is Rutvi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rutvi 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 Rutvi 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 share the name Rutvi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.