Suhas
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "well-being" or "happiness".
Name Census estimates that about 351 living Americans carry the first name Suhas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Suhas today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Suhas births was 2009 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Suhas. 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
351
~ 1 in 976,508 Americans
Peak year
2009
29 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2019 SSA rank
#7,566
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Suhas: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Suhas from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 179 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Suhas remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suhas 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 Suhas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Suhas' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Suhas
The name Suhas is derived from the Sanskrit language, originating in ancient India. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is composed of two Sanskrit words, "su" meaning "good" or "auspicious," and "has" meaning "laughter" or "smile."
One of the earliest known references to the name Suhas can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Mahabharata. The text mentions a character named Suhas, who was a prince and a skilled archer. However, the exact details about this individual are scarce, and it is uncertain whether this was a real person or a fictional character.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Suhas. One of the earliest recorded examples is Suhas Patwardhan (1520-1590), an Indian mathematician and astronomer from the Maratha Empire. He made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and astronomy, and his works were widely studied in India during the 16th century.
Another prominent figure with the name Suhas was Suhas Chandra Bose (1797-1878), a Bengali poet and dramatist. He was a pioneering figure in the Bengal Renaissance and is credited with introducing modern Bengali prose and drama. His works, such as "Palnabir Bibaran" and "Sukabak," are considered classics of Bengali literature.
In the 20th century, Suhas Chandra Sen (1920-2008) was a renowned Indian physicist and a pioneer in the field of nuclear physics. He made significant contributions to the study of nuclear reactions and played a crucial role in the development of India's nuclear program.
Additionally, Suhas Patankar (born 1938) is a renowned Indian-American engineer and academic. He is best known for his pioneering work in the field of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and for developing the SIMPLE algorithm, which is widely used in CFD simulations.
Another notable figure with the name Suhas is Suhas Gopinath (born 1970), an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of the popular online travel company, Yatra.com. He has been recognized for his contributions to the Indian travel industry and has received several awards and accolades.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Suhas. While the name has its roots in ancient India and is deeply connected to the Sanskrit language, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by people from various backgrounds and regions.
People
Suhas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Suhas 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
Suhas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Suhas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 351 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Suhas 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 976,508 US residents.
Is Suhas a common name?
We classify Suhas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 355 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Suhas most popular?
The single biggest year for Suhas was 2009, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Suhas is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Suhas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Suhas 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.