Samvid
A Sanskrit name meaning "perfect knowledge" or "true wisdom".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Samvid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Samvid today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Samvid births was 2017 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Samvid. 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 Samvid. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2017
6 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#11,967
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Samvid: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Samvid 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 Samvid during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Samvid
The name Samvid is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. It is composed of two words: "sam," meaning "together" or "complete," and "vid," meaning "to know" or "to understand." Consequently, the name Samvid can be interpreted as "complete knowledge" or "enlightened understanding."
The earliest known references to the name Samvid can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, particularly the Upanishads and the Vedas, which are among the most sacred and revered texts in Hinduism. These texts, dating back to around 800-200 BCE, contain philosophical teachings and spiritual wisdom, suggesting that the name Samvid may have been associated with scholars or seekers of divine knowledge during that time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Samvid was a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. Known as Samvid Shastri, he was a celebrated scholar of the Mimamsa school of Hindu philosophy, which focused on the interpretation of the Vedas and the performance of rituals.
In the 12th century, another notable figure named Samvid Ananda emerged as an influential scholar and writer. He authored several works on Hindu philosophy, including commentaries on the Brahma Sutras, a foundational text in the Vedanta tradition. Samvid Ananda's contributions to the field of Hindu philosophy were significant and widely acclaimed during his time.
During the medieval period, the name Samvid also found its way into the literary realm. Samvid Kalidas, a celebrated poet and playwright, is believed to have lived in the 4th or 5th century CE. His works, such as the renowned play "Abhijnanashakuntalam," are considered masterpieces of Sanskrit literature and have been widely studied and appreciated throughout the ages.
In more recent history, Samvid Bharati was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived from 1888 to 1949. He was a ardent supporter of the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to promote education and social reform, particularly in the area of women's empowerment.
Another notable individual with the name Samvid was Samvid Shastri, a renowned Hindi poet and literary critic who lived from 1908 to 1985. His contributions to Hindi literature and his insightful literary criticism earned him widespread recognition and numerous accolades during his lifetime.
People
Samvid + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Samvid as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Samvid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Samvid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Samvid 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Samvid a common name?
We classify Samvid as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Samvid most popular?
The single biggest year for Samvid was 2017, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Samvid is about 9 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 Samvid in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Samvid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Samvid 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 Samvid still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Samvid 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 Samvid 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 have the name Samvid?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.