Find out how popular the first name Sumit has been for the last 34 years (from 1975 to 2008) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sumit by gender

Based on the last 34 years of data, Sumit is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2008, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Sumit.

The history of the first name Sumit

The name Sumit has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "sumita," which means "accomplished" or "accomplished one." The name was prevalent in ancient India, particularly among the Hindu community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sumit can be traced back to the Mahabharata, a significant Sanskrit epic believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this epic, Sumit is mentioned as the name of a character, although not a central one.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sumit. One of the most famous was Sumit Guha (1911-1992), an Indian mathematician and statistician who made significant contributions to the field of statistical theory. He was a member of the Indian Statistical Institute and served as its director from 1964 to 1976.

Another prominent figure was Sumit Ganguly (1953-), an Indian-American political scientist and author. He is a professor of political science at Indiana University Bloomington and has written extensively on South Asian politics, security issues, and international relations.

In the field of sports, Sumit Sangha (born 1982) is a Canadian cricketer who has represented the Canadian national cricket team. He is an all-rounder and has played in various international tournaments, including the ICC World Cup Qualifier.

Sumit Antil (born 1992) is an Indian para-athlete who competes in the javelin throw event. He won a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, setting a new world record in the process.

Sumit Nagal (born 1997) is an Indian professional tennis player who has achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of 122. He has participated in several Grand Slam tournaments, including the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Sumit throughout history, spanning various fields such as mathematics, academia, sports, and more.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Sumit was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Sumit, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!