Samarth
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "capable" or "competent".
Name Census estimates that about 1,399 living Americans carry the first name Samarth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Samarth today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Samarth births was 2018 (97 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Samarth. 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
- • Samarth is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 11 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 245,000 Americans
Peak year
2018
97 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,035
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Samarth: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Samarth from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 754 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Samarth remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Samarth 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 Samarth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Samarths live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Samarth, while Connecticut, Georgia, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 54 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Samarth
The name Samarth is derived from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been the primary language of Hindu scriptures and texts. Samarth is a Sanskrit word that means "capable," "competent," or "powerful." The name has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions where Sanskrit was widely used and studied, such as present-day India, Nepal, and parts of Southeast Asia.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Samarth can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures. It was often used as an epithet or honorific title to describe deities, sages, or revered individuals who were believed to possess exceptional abilities or spiritual powers. The name was also occasionally used as a personal name for individuals who were considered to be particularly capable or accomplished.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Samarth. One of the most prominent is Samarth Ramdas (1608-1681), a renowned Hindu saint and spiritual teacher from Maharashtra, India. He was a leading figure in the Varkari tradition and is credited with reviving and popularizing the Bhakti movement in the region.
Another historical figure with the name Samarth is Samarth Guru Ramdas (1537-1581), the fourth Guru of the Sikh faith. He was known for his spiritual wisdom and leadership, and played a crucial role in establishing the city of Amritsar as a significant center for Sikhism.
In the field of literature, Samarth Ramachandra Ayyar (1827-1887) was a prominent Telugu poet and playwright from Andhra Pradesh, India. He is best known for his literary works that explored themes of social reform and human emotions.
Samarth Shikhar (1901-1953) was a renowned Indian mountaineer and explorer who led several expeditions to the Himalayas and other mountain ranges. He was the first Indian to climb several peaks, including Trisul and Kamet, and made significant contributions to the field of mountaineering in India.
Another notable figure with the name Samarth is Samarth Navalrai (1913-2002), an Indian philanthropist and industrialist from Gujarat. He was the founder of the Samarth Group of Companies and was known for his charitable endeavors, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Samarth, a name that carries a sense of capability, competence, and power, reflecting its Sanskrit origins.
People
Samarth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Samarth 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
Samarth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Samarth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,399 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Samarth 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 245,000 US residents.
Is Samarth a common name?
We classify Samarth as "Rare". It ranks above 92.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,411 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Samarth most popular?
The single biggest year for Samarth was 2018, when 97 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Samarth is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Samarth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Samarth 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.