Suhrit
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "good friend" or "well-wisher".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Suhrit. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Suhrit today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Suhrit births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Suhrit. 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 Suhrit. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#14,072
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Suhrit: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Suhrit 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 Suhrit 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Suhrit
The name Suhrit is derived from the Sanskrit language, which originated in the Indian subcontinent during the 2nd millennium BCE. It is a compound word formed by combining the Sanskrit words "su" meaning "good" and "hrit" meaning "heart." Therefore, the name Suhrit can be interpreted as "one with a good heart" or "kind-hearted."
The earliest known reference to the name Suhrit can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Upanishads and the Puranas. These sacred writings often used names with auspicious meanings to symbolize virtuous qualities or ideals.
In the epic poem Mahabharata, one of the central characters is named Suhrit, who is described as a loyal and trustworthy friend. This literary work, composed around the 8th century BCE, likely contributed to the popularity of the name among ancient Indian communities.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Suhrit was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived during the 7th century CE in the Nalanda University, a renowned center of learning in ancient India. His writings on logic, epistemology, and Buddhist philosophy greatly influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.
During the medieval period, Suhrit was the name of a prominent Hindu ruler who governed the kingdom of Kalinga (present-day Odisha) in the 11th century CE. Historical records praise his fair and just rule, as well as his patronage of the arts and literature.
Another notable figure named Suhrit was a celebrated poet and playwright who lived in the 16th century CE during the reign of the Mughal Empire. His works, written in Persian and Sanskrit, were widely acclaimed for their lyrical beauty and profound themes.
In the 18th century CE, Suhrit was the name of a revered spiritual leader and mystic who founded a influential religious movement in northern India. His teachings on inner peace, compassion, and self-realization attracted a large following, and his disciples established several ashrams and temples in his honor.
While the name Suhrit has its roots in ancient Indian culture and traditions, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by people from various backgrounds and regions, particularly in South and Southeast Asia.
People
Suhrit + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Suhrit 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
Suhrit: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Suhrit?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Suhrit 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Suhrit a common name?
We classify Suhrit as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Suhrit most popular?
The single biggest year for Suhrit was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Suhrit is about 15 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 Suhrit in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Suhrit a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Suhrit 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 Suhrit still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Suhrit 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 Suhrit 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 common is the name Suhrit?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Suhrit at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.