Samarpan
A Sanskrit name meaning dedication, surrender, or offering.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Samarpan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Samarpan today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Samarpan births was 2023 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Samarpan. 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 Samarpan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2023
7 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,831
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Samarpan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Samarpan 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 Samarpan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Samarpan
The given name Samarpan has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "samarpana," which means "dedication" or "offering." The name is commonly found in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Hindu communities.
Samarpan is a name that holds deep spiritual significance in Hinduism. It is believed that the name was first mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, which are among the oldest religious texts in the world. These texts often refer to the concept of "samarpana" as a way of surrendering oneself to the divine or dedicating one's actions to a higher purpose.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Samarpan can be found in the 16th century CE. Samarpan Mishra, a Hindu scholar and poet, was born in 1535 CE in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. He is known for his contributions to the field of Sanskrit literature and his writings on Hindu philosophy.
In the 18th century, Samarpan Devi, a Hindu mystic and spiritual teacher, gained recognition for her teachings on devotion and self-surrender. She was born in 1725 CE in the Indian state of Rajasthan and is believed to have had a significant influence on the spiritual landscape of her time.
Another notable figure with the name Samarpan was Samarpan Singh, a Sikh warrior and military leader who lived in the late 17th century CE. He played a crucial role in the defense of the Sikh community during the Mughal-Sikh wars and is remembered for his bravery and dedication to his faith.
In the 20th century, Samarpan Mukherjee, an Indian philosopher and author, made significant contributions to the field of Hindu spirituality and ethics. He was born in 1912 CE in the Indian state of West Bengal and wrote extensively on the concept of "samarpana" and its relevance in modern times.
Samarpan Chakraborty, a prominent Indian classical dancer, was born in 1945 CE in the Indian state of West Bengal. She is renowned for her expertise in the Odissi dance form and has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting this ancient Indian dance tradition.
Overall, the name Samarpan carries a rich historical and cultural significance, particularly in the Hindu tradition, where it symbolizes the idea of dedication, devotion, and surrender to a higher purpose or divine entity.
People
Samarpan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Samarpan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Samarpan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Samarpan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Samarpan 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Samarpan a common name?
We classify Samarpan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Samarpan most popular?
The single biggest year for Samarpan was 2023, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Samarpan is about 3 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 Samarpan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Samarpan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Samarpan 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 Samarpan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Samarpan 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 Samarpan 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 Americans are named Samarpan?
Find out how many Americans are named Samarpan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.