Shrita
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "auspicious" or "fortunate".
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Shrita. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shrita today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shrita births was 1978 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shrita. 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 Shrita. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
1978
8 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2016 SSA rank
#18,488
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Shrita: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shrita from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 23 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Shrita remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shrita 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 Shrita 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 Shrita
The name Shrita has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in ancient India during the Vedic period (c. 1500–500 BCE). It is derived from the Sanskrit root "shri," meaning beauty, prosperity, or radiance. The name is often associated with the concept of auspiciousness and is believed to bring good fortune to the bearer.
One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads. These sacred texts contain numerous references to the concept of "shri," which was revered as a divine quality representing beauty, grace, and splendor.
The name Shrita gained popularity during the medieval period in India, particularly among the Hindu communities. It was commonly bestowed upon girls as a symbol of their parents' aspirations for their daughters to embody the qualities of beauty, grace, and prosperity.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Shrita was Shrita Devi, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 10th century CE. She was renowned for her contributions to Sanskrit literature and her mastery of various poetic forms.
Another notable figure with the name Shrita was Shrita Chandra Vidyarnava, a 16th-century Bengali philosopher and scholar. He was highly regarded for his expertise in logic, grammar, and the Hindu philosophical traditions.
In the 18th century, Shrita Kumari Devi, a princess from the Rajput kingdom of Mewar, gained recognition for her patronage of arts and literature. She commissioned several grand architectural projects and supported numerous artists and scholars during her reign.
During the 19th century, Shrita Kaviratna, a celebrated poet and playwright from Bengal, left a lasting impact on Bengali literature. Her poetic works were widely acclaimed for their lyrical beauty and profound themes.
Shrita Shankar, a prominent social reformer and educator from Maharashtra, played a pivotal role in promoting women's education and advocating for social reforms in the early 20th century. Her efforts contributed significantly to the empowerment of women in India.
While the name Shrita has its roots in ancient India, it has transcended geographical boundaries and found its way into various cultures and communities around the world, carrying with it the essence of beauty, grace, and auspiciousness.
People
Shrita + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shrita 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
Shrita: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shrita?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shrita 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 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Shrita a common name?
We classify Shrita as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 58 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shrita most popular?
The single biggest year for Shrita was 1978, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shrita is about 36 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 Shrita in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shrita a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shrita in the SSA data are female. 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 Shrita still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shrita 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 Shrita 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 Shrita?
See how many people share the name Shrita on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.