Subham
A masculine Hindu name meaning auspicious, fortunate, or lucky.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Subham. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Subham today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Subham births was 2021 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Subham. 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 Subham. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2021
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,916
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Subham: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Subham 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 Subham during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Subham
The name Subham has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient classical language of the Indian subcontinent. The word "subham" in Sanskrit means auspicious, fortunate, or blessed. This name has been in use in India for centuries and is closely associated with Hindu culture and traditions.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Subham can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used as an auspicious term or greeting. In the Vedas, which are the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, the word "subham" is frequently mentioned in various mantras and hymns.
One of the earliest historical figures to bear the name Subham was a renowned scholar and grammarian from the 5th century CE. Subham Acharya, also known as Subhankara, was a celebrated author who wrote several treatises on Sanskrit grammar and literature. His works, such as the "Subhankara-paribhasha," had a significant influence on the development of Sanskrit linguistics.
In the realm of Hindu mythology, there are references to a sage named Subham who was known for his wisdom and spiritual knowledge. According to some ancient texts, Subham was a disciple of the sage Vasishtha and played a crucial role in imparting sacred teachings to various kings and rulers.
During the medieval period, the name Subham was popular among Hindu scholars and intellectuals. One notable figure was Subham Pandita, a 13th-century Sanskrit scholar from the Kashmiri Shaiva tradition. He authored several influential works on Hindu philosophy and tantra, including the "Subham-stotra."
In more recent times, Subham has continued to be a popular name in India, particularly among Hindus. One famous bearer of this name was Subham Mukherjee (1923-2008), an acclaimed Indian classical vocalist and music educator. He was a leading exponent of the Agra gharana and made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Hindustani classical music.
Another notable individual with the name Subham was Subham Rajguru (1918-1944), an Indian revolutionary who participated in the Indian independence movement. He was one of the key associates of Bhagat Singh and played a pivotal role in the famous Kakori train robbery, which aimed to undermine British colonial rule in India.
People
Subham + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Subham as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Subham: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Subham?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Subham 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Subham a common name?
We classify Subham as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Subham most popular?
The single biggest year for Subham was 2021, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Subham is about 4 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 Subham in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Subham a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Subham 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 Subham still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Subham 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 Subham 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 Subham?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.