Srijan
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "creation" or "creation of the universe".
Name Census estimates that about 161 living Americans carry the first name Srijan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Srijan today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Srijan births was 2007 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Srijan. 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.
People living today
161
~ 1 in 2,128,909 Americans
Peak year
2007
18 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2021 SSA rank
#10,629
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Srijan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Srijan 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 84 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
Srijan 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 Srijan 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 Srijan
The given name Srijan has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "srij," meaning "to create" or "to produce." The name Srijan thus signifies a person who is creative, innovative, or talented in bringing something new into existence.
This name has been present in Hindu scriptures and ancient texts for centuries. In the Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism dating back to around 1500 BCE, there are references to the concept of "srijan," which is associated with the act of creation by the divine forces.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Srijan can be traced back to ancient Indian literature and historical records. One notable figure bearing this name was Srijan Nath, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century CE. He is renowned for his literary works, including the epic poem "Srijan Ramayana," which retells the famous Hindu epic Ramayana from a unique perspective.
Another prominent individual with the name Srijan was Srijan Rao, a 17th-century Indian philosopher and spiritual teacher. He is known for his writings on the concept of "advaita" (non-dualism) and his contributions to the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy.
In more recent history, Srijan Bhattacharyya (1927-2003) was an influential Indian politician and social activist. He played a significant role in the independence movement of India and later served as a member of the Constituent Assembly, which drafted the Indian Constitution.
Srijan Pal Singh (1903-1988) was a celebrated Indian artist and painter, known for his vibrant depictions of Indian culture and mythology. His works are displayed in prestigious museums and galleries around the world.
Srijan Dutta (born 1978) is a contemporary Indian author and journalist, renowned for his thought-provoking novels and insightful commentary on social and political issues.
Throughout history, the name Srijan has been associated with creativity, innovation, and a deep connection to Indian culture and traditions. It has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from literature and philosophy to art and politics.
People
Srijan + last name combinations
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Srijan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Srijan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 161 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Srijan 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 2,128,909 US residents.
Is Srijan a common name?
We classify Srijan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 163 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Srijan most popular?
The single biggest year for Srijan was 2007, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Srijan is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Srijan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Srijan 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.
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.