Sidhan
A Hindu masculine name from Sanskrit meaning "successful, accomplished".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sidhan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sidhan today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sidhan births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sidhan. 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 Sidhan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,795
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Sidhan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sidhan 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 Sidhan 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sidhan
The name Sidhan is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "siddha," which means "accomplished" or "perfected." The name is often associated with spiritual attainment and enlightenment in Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Sidhan can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Upanishads. These sacred texts, which date back to around the 8th century BCE, contain several references to individuals who had achieved a state of "siddha" or spiritual perfection.
In the Buddhist tradition, the name Sidhan is sometimes associated with the concept of "siddhartha," which means "one who has accomplished a goal." This name is most famously associated with Siddhartha Gautama, the historical figure who later became known as the Buddha, and who lived in the 5th century BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Sidhan. One of the earliest recorded examples is Sidhan the Sage, a renowned Hindu philosopher and spiritual teacher who is believed to have lived in the 6th century BCE. His teachings and writings had a significant influence on the development of Hindu philosophy and spirituality.
Another notable figure was Sidhan Bairagi, a 16th-century Hindu mystic and saint who was born in the village of Sidhpur in the present-day state of Gujarat, India. He was known for his devotion to the divine and his teachings on the importance of spiritual liberation.
In more recent times, Sidhan Singh (1857-1935) was a prominent Sikh scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Sikh literature and history. He was born in the village of Jejon in the present-day state of Punjab, India, and is remembered for his extensive writings on Sikh theology and culture.
Sidhan Sharma (1912-1987) was a renowned Indian classical vocalist and musicologist who was born in the town of Amritsar, Punjab. He was a master of the Khyal style of Hindustani classical music and was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1975.
Finally, Sidhan Rai Hunnarshala (1923-2017) was a renowned Indian artist and sculptor who was born in the town of Kishangarh, Rajasthan. He is best known for his intricate and detailed sculptures, many of which depict scenes from Hindu mythology and folklore. He was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 2017.
People
Sidhan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sidhan 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
Sidhan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sidhan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sidhan 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 Sidhan a common name?
We classify Sidhan 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 Sidhan most popular?
The single biggest year for Sidhan was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sidhan is about 8 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 Sidhan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sidhan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sidhan 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 Sidhan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sidhan 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 Sidhan 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 Sidhan?
See how many Americans are named Sidhan on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.