Suhanth
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "good" or "beautiful mind".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Suhanth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Suhanth today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Suhanth births was 2014 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Suhanth. 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 Suhanth. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2014
6 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#11,922
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Suhanth: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Suhanth 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 Suhanth 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Suhanth
The given name Suhanth is derived from the Sanskrit language, which has its origins in ancient India. The name is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. Suhanth is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "su" meaning "good" or "auspicious," and "anth" meaning "end" or "conclusion."
The name Suhanth can be found in various Hindu scriptures and texts, particularly in the Vedas and Puranas. It is often associated with auspicious occasions or events that mark the end of one phase and the beginning of another. In some contexts, Suhanth is also used as a name for deities or celestial beings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Suhanth can be traced back to the epic poem Mahabharata, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th century BCE. In this ancient text, Suhanth is mentioned as the name of a sage or a wise individual.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Suhanth. One of the most famous was Suhanth Nath Tathagata, a revered Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in the 7th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the spread of Buddhism in the Indian subcontinent and his influential teachings on Buddhist philosophy.
Another prominent figure with the name Suhanth was Suhanth Malik, a renowned poet and writer from the 16th century Mughal Empire in India. His works, which were written in Persian and Urdu, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
In the field of mathematics, Suhanth Narayan Shukla (1689-1768) was a celebrated Indian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the study of calculus and is credited with developing innovative methods for solving complex mathematical problems.
A more recent historical figure was Suhanth Kumar Dhar (1844-1914), an Indian lawyer and social reformer who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement. He advocated for the rights of women and worked towards the abolition of discriminatory practices in Indian society.
Suhanth Kaul (1901-1986) was a distinguished Indian artist and painter known for his vibrant depictions of everyday life in India. His works are celebrated for their vivid colors, intricate details, and the ability to capture the essence of Indian culture and traditions.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Suhanth, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Suhanth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Suhanth 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
Suhanth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Suhanth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Suhanth 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Suhanth a common name?
We classify Suhanth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Suhanth most popular?
The single biggest year for Suhanth was 2014, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Suhanth is about 12 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 Suhanth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Suhanth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Suhanth 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 Suhanth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Suhanth 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 Suhanth 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 Suhanth?
Want to know how many people share the name Suhanth? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.