Sanjith
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "victorious".
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the first name Sanjith. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sanjith today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sanjith births was 2011 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sanjith. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Sanjith with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
128
~ 1 in 2,677,768 Americans
Peak year
2011
12 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2020 SSA rank
#11,765
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Sanjith: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sanjith 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 77 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
Sanjith 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 Sanjith during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sanjith
The name Sanjith is a masculine given name with origins primarily in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit language, which has its roots dating back several millennia. The name can be traced back to the combination of two Sanskrit words, "sanj" meaning "evening" and "ith" meaning "to go." Hence, the name Sanjith can be interpreted as "one who goes in the evening" or "one who travels at dusk."
This name's origins can be linked to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where references to the word "sanjith" have been found in descriptions of daily rituals and religious ceremonies performed during the evening hours. It is believed that the name was initially associated with individuals who undertook spiritual or philosophical pursuits at dusk, as the evening was considered a sacred time for reflection and contemplation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sanjith can be found in the epic Sanskrit poem Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, a character named Sanjith appears as a wise sage and advisor to the Pandava princes. This literary reference suggests that the name was in use among scholarly and intellectual circles during the epic period of ancient India.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sanjith. One prominent figure was Sanjith Rao, a 16th-century warrior and military commander who served under the Vijayanagar Empire in southern India. His bravery and strategic prowess were celebrated in numerous historical accounts of the time.
Another significant individual was Sanjith Narayanan, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and literary critic who lived in the 18th century. His works on ancient Indian literature and philosophy were highly influential and earned him widespread recognition among academics and intellectuals of his era.
In more recent times, Sanjith Hegde, an Indian cricketer born in 1975, achieved success as a right-arm off-break bowler, representing his country in various international tournaments and championships.
Additionally, Sanjith Sidhardhan, a celebrated Indian film director and screenwriter born in 1971, has made significant contributions to the Malayalam cinema industry, known for his critically acclaimed and award-winning movies.
Lastly, Sanjith Cooray, a Sri Lankan architect and urban planner born in 1948, has left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of his country, with numerous iconic buildings and innovative urban design projects to his credit.
These examples demonstrate the enduring presence and cultural significance of the name Sanjith, which has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and fields throughout the centuries, each leaving their unique mark on history.
People
Sanjith + last name combinations
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FAQ
Sanjith: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sanjith?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 128 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sanjith 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 2,677,768 US residents.
Is Sanjith a common name?
We classify Sanjith as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 129 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sanjith most popular?
The single biggest year for Sanjith was 2011, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sanjith is about 14 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 Sanjith in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sanjith a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sanjith 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 Sanjith still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sanjith 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 Sanjith 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 common is the name Sanjith?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Sanjith on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.