Samanth
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "peaceful".
Name Census estimates that about 248 living Americans carry the first name Samanth. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Samanth today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Samanth births was 1988 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Samanth. 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
248
~ 1 in 1,382,074 Americans
Peak year
1988
31 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2007 SSA rank
#19,981
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Samanth: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Samanth from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 130 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Samanth 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 Samanth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Samanths live
Origin
Meaning and history of Samanth
The name Samanth has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "samantha," which means "level," "even," or "calm." The name likely emerged during the ancient Vedic period in India, spanning from around 1500 BCE to 600 BCE.
In Hindu mythology, Samanth is associated with the concept of equanimity and inner peace. It is believed that the name was inspired by the idea of maintaining a balanced and tranquil state of mind, which was a central tenet in many ancient Indian philosophical and spiritual traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Samanth can be found in the Mahabharata, a Sanskrit epic that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Samanth is mentioned as the name of a sage or rishi who was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual attainment.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Samanth. One of the earliest was Samanth Chandrasekhar (c. 870 CE - 936 CE), an Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and calculus.
Another prominent individual with this name was Samanth Gupta (c. 1200 CE - 1280 CE), a Hindu philosopher and poet who wrote extensively on the concepts of love, devotion, and spiritual enlightenment.
In the 16th century, Samanth Singh (1522 CE - 1589 CE) was a legendary warrior and ruler of the Rajput clan in northern India. He is celebrated for his bravery and military prowess in defending his kingdom against invading forces.
During the 18th century, Samanth Bharati (1720 CE - 1792 CE) was a renowned Tamil poet and scholar who played a crucial role in reviving and promoting the Tamil language and literature.
More recently, Samanth Subramanian (born 1982) is a contemporary Indian writer and journalist who has gained recognition for his works exploring themes of culture, history, and identity in modern India.
While the name Samanth has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has transcended linguistic and cultural boundaries over time, with individuals from various backgrounds and regions adopting this name.
People
Samanth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Samanth as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Samanth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Samanth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 248 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Samanth 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 1,382,074 US residents.
Is Samanth a common name?
We classify Samanth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 262 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Samanth most popular?
The single biggest year for Samanth was 1988, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Samanth is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Samanth a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Samanth 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.
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.