Saurish
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "son of the sun".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Saurish. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Saurish today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Saurish births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Saurish. 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 Saurish. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2012 SSA rank
#12,021
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Saurish: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Saurish from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saurish 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 Saurish 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 Saurish
The name Saurish has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages and the root of many modern Indian languages. The name itself is derived from the Sanskrit word "saurabha," which means "fragrance" or "aroma." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with pleasant, fragrant qualities.
In ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, the name Saurish can be found in various forms and spellings, such as Saurabhya, Saurabh, or Saurav. These variations often referred to individuals who were known for their pleasant demeanor, kindness, or virtuous character.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Saurish can be traced back to the 6th century BCE, where a sage named Saurish is mentioned in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. This sage was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual teachings.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Saurish or its variations:
1. Saurish Nandi (c. 9th century CE) was a celebrated Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and astronomy during the medieval period.
2. Saurish Chandra (1837-1925) was a prominent Indian lawyer, judge, and social reformer who played a crucial role in the formation of the Indian National Congress and advocated for women's rights and education.
3. Saurish Khanna (1914-1987) was an influential Indian classical dancer and choreographer who helped popularize Kathak, one of the major classical dance forms of India.
4. Saurish Dasgupta (born 1955) is a renowned Indian classical vocalist and musicologist, known for his expertise in the Dhrupad style of Hindustani classical music.
5. Saurish Nambiar (born 1982) is an Indian actor and model who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows, gaining recognition for his versatile performances.
While the name Saurish is primarily associated with the Indian subcontinent and its rich cultural heritage, it has also been adopted and used in various other regions and cultures over time, reflecting the diverse and interconnected nature of human societies.
People
Saurish + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Saurish as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Saurish: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Saurish?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Saurish 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 Saurish a common name?
We classify Saurish 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 Saurish most popular?
The single biggest year for Saurish was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Saurish is about 15 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 Saurish in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Saurish a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Saurish 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 Saurish still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Saurish 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 Saurish 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 Saurish?
Want to know how many people share the name Saurish? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.