Shreehan
A Hindu name meaning "God's blessing" or "divine gift".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Shreehan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shreehan today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shreehan births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shreehan. 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 Shreehan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,745
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Shreehan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shreehan 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 Shreehan 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Shreehan
The name Shreehan is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in the Indian subcontinent. The name is a combination of two words, "Shree" and "Han," where "Shree" means divine, auspicious, or prosperous, and "Han" is often associated with the Hindu deity, Lord Vishnu.
The earliest recorded use of the name Shreehan can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, particularly in the Puranas, which are a vast collection of Hindu mythological and historical narratives. The name is mentioned in reference to various deities, celestial beings, and mythological characters.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Shreehan is a scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE in the region now known as Bihar, India. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of Indian philosophy and his commentaries on ancient Hindu texts.
Another notable figure with the name Shreehan was a 13th-century poet and literary figure from the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India. His works, which were primarily in Sanskrit and Telugu, were celebrated for their poetic beauty and profound insights into human emotions and the human condition.
In the 16th century, there was a Shreehan who was a renowned astrologer and astronomer in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He is credited with contributing to the development of the Mughal-era astronomical observatories and the advancement of astrological studies during that time.
During the 18th century, a Shreehan was a prominent figure in the field of Indian classical music. He is renowned for his contributions to the Hindustani classical music tradition and his compositions, which are still widely performed and appreciated by connoisseurs of Indian music.
In the 19th century, a Shreehan was a renowned scholar and linguist who played a significant role in the preservation and promotion of Sanskrit literature and the study of ancient Indian languages. His works and translations helped in popularizing and spreading the knowledge of ancient Indian texts and literature in the modern era.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Shreehan, and the name has been carried through various generations, cultures, and regions within the Indian subcontinent, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to the ancient Sanskrit language and Hindu traditions.
People
Shreehan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shreehan 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
Shreehan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shreehan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shreehan 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Shreehan a common name?
We classify Shreehan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shreehan most popular?
The single biggest year for Shreehan was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shreehan is about 11 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 Shreehan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shreehan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shreehan 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 Shreehan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shreehan 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 Shreehan 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 are called Shreehan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.