Srihan
A masculine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "lord, master".
Name Census estimates that about 369 living Americans carry the first name Srihan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Srihan today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Srihan births was 2016 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Srihan. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Srihan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
369
~ 1 in 928,874 Americans
Peak year
2016
43 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,919
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Srihan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Srihan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 264 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Srihan 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 Srihan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Srihans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Srihan, while New Jersey, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Srihan
The name Srihan is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India, dating back to the Vedic period (c. 1500 - c. 500 BCE). It is derived from the combination of the Sanskrit words "Sri" meaning prosperity or radiance, and "han" meaning to strike or kill. The name can be interpreted to mean "one who strikes with prosperity" or "one who radiates brilliance."
In Hindu mythology, the name Srihan is often associated with the deity Lord Shiva, known as the destroyer and transformer. It is said that Shiva's name contains the syllable "han," which signifies his role in destroying ignorance and leading beings to enlightenment. The name Srihan may have been used to invoke Shiva's blessings or to honor his divine presence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Srihan can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, Srihan is mentioned as the name of a character, though little is known about their historical significance.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Srihan. One such person was Srihan Acharya (1173 - 1247 CE), a prominent Hindu philosopher and scholar from the Advaita Vedanta tradition. He is renowned for his commentary on the Brahma Sutras and his teachings on the concept of non-duality.
Another notable figure with the name Srihan was Srihan Chaturvedi (1497 - 1573 CE), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Mughal Empire. He was known for his expertise in various fields, including grammar, poetry, and astrology, and his works were highly influential in his time.
In the 18th century, Srihan Sharma (1725 - 1798 CE) was a prominent Hindu reformer and social activist from the Indian state of Rajasthan. He advocated for the abolition of regressive social practices and worked towards promoting education and social upliftment.
More recently, Srihan Narasimha Rao (1920 - 2003 CE) was a distinguished Indian classical musician and Carnatic vocalist. He was a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Padma Bhushan, for his contributions to the field of music.
Srihan Balaji (1951 - present) is a contemporary Indian-American computer scientist and entrepreneur. He is known for his pioneering work in the field of computer networking and his contributions to the development of the internet.
People
Srihan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Srihan 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
Srihan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Srihan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 369 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Srihan 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 928,874 US residents.
Is Srihan a common name?
We classify Srihan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 372 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Srihan most popular?
The single biggest year for Srihan was 2016, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Srihan 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 Srihan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Srihan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Srihan 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 Srihan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Srihan 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 Srihan 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 named Srihan?
Find out how many Americans are named Srihan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.