Sankeerth
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "pleasing sound".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sankeerth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sankeerth today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sankeerth births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sankeerth. 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 Sankeerth. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,653
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Sankeerth: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sankeerth 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 Sankeerth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sankeerth
Sankeerth is a given name with roots in the Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is a masculine name that gained popularity in regions where Sanskrit was widely spoken and studied, primarily in ancient India.
The name Sankeerth is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit words "sam" meaning "together" or "in unity" and "keerthi" meaning "fame" or "glory." Thus, the name Sankeerth can be interpreted as "one who possesses united glory" or "one who brings together fame and honor."
While the exact origin of the name cannot be pinpointed to a specific time period, it is evident that it has been in use for centuries, particularly among Hindu communities in South Asia. The name finds mentions in various ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, suggesting its linguistic and cultural significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sankeerth can be traced back to the 5th century CE, when a renowned scholar and grammarian named Sankeerth authored a commentary on the classic Sanskrit text, Ashtadhyayi by Panini. This work, titled "Sankeerth Vyakarana," became a seminal text in the study of Sanskrit grammar.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sankeerth. Sankeerth Bhattar (1619-1696) was a prominent Indian philosopher and Sanskrit scholar from the Advaita Vedanta tradition. He authored numerous works on Vedanta philosophy and was highly revered for his erudition.
Sankeerth Nayak (1731-1795) was a notable ruler of the Kingdom of Kodagu (present-day Coorg) in South India. He is remembered for his military prowess and for expanding the boundaries of his kingdom through strategic conquests.
Sankeerth Kaviraj (1835-1908) was a celebrated Bengali poet and playwright from the Indian state of West Bengal. His literary works, including plays and poems, were instrumental in reviving and popularizing the Bengali language and literature.
Sankeerth Vedadri (1902-1969) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who played a pivotal role in the revival and promotion of the Kuchipudi dance form. He is credited with introducing Kuchipudi to a wider audience and establishing it as a distinct dance style.
Sankeerth Sanyal (1925-2008) was a renowned Indian physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics. He served as the Director of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) and played a crucial role in advancing scientific research in India.
People
Sankeerth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sankeerth 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
Sankeerth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sankeerth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sankeerth 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Sankeerth a common name?
We classify Sankeerth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sankeerth most popular?
The single biggest year for Sankeerth was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sankeerth is about 20 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 Sankeerth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sankeerth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sankeerth 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 Sankeerth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sankeerth 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 Sankeerth 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 Sankeerth?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Sankeerth, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.