Saathvik
A Sanskrit masculine name meaning virtuous, pure, or sincere.
Name Census estimates that about 193 living Americans carry the first name Saathvik. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Saathvik today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Saathvik births was 2016 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Saathvik. 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
193
~ 1 in 1,775,929 Americans
Peak year
2016
22 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,676
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Saathvik: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Saathvik from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 132 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saathvik 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 Saathvik during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Saathviks live
Origin
Meaning and history of Saathvik
The name Saathvik has its origins in the Sanskrit language, one of the oldest and most influential languages of the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "sattvika," which means pure, virtuous, or essential. It is a word closely associated with the philosophical and spiritual traditions of ancient India.
The earliest recorded references to the name Saathvik can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. These sacred texts often used the word "sattvika" to describe a state of purity, balance, and harmony within the individual and the universe.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Saathvik was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE. Saathvik was widely respected for his deep understanding of the Vedas and his contributions to the study of metaphysics and ethics.
In the 9th century CE, a Hindu saint and mystic named Saathvik gained widespread fame for his teachings on the path of devotion and spiritual enlightenment. His writings and discourses attracted followers from across the Indian subcontinent, and he is still revered by many today.
During the Mughal period in India, which spanned the 16th to 19th centuries, a notable figure named Saathvik rose to prominence as a skilled administrator and diplomat. He played a crucial role in facilitating cultural exchange and fostering understanding between the Mughal rulers and the local populations.
In more recent history, a celebrated poet and playwright from the 20th century, Saathvik Narayan, was widely acclaimed for his poignant and thought-provoking works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. His literary contributions are still studied and celebrated today.
Another notable individual with the name Saathvik was a prominent social activist and reformer in the late 20th century. Saathvik Sharma dedicated his life to advocating for education, women's rights, and the empowerment of underprivileged communities, leaving a lasting impact on society.
People
Saathvik + last name combinations
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Saathvik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Saathvik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 193 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Saathvik 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 1,775,929 US residents.
Is Saathvik a common name?
We classify Saathvik as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 195 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Saathvik most popular?
The single biggest year for Saathvik was 2016, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Saathvik is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Saathvik a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Saathvik 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.
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.