Swarnim
Swarnim is a Hindi name meaning "golden" or "made of gold".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Swarnim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Swarnim today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Swarnim births was 2019 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Swarnim. 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 Swarnim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2019
6 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,123
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Swarnim: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Swarnim from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Swarnim 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 Swarnim during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Swarnim
The name Swarnim is derived from the Sanskrit word "Swarna," which means "gold" or "golden." This name has its origins in ancient Indian culture and is believed to have been popular during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
Swarnim is a name that carries a sense of beauty, wealth, and prosperity. In Hindu mythology, gold is often associated with the divine and is considered a symbol of purity and enlightenment. The name may have been given to children as a way of invoking these positive qualities and blessings upon them.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Swarnim can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, there is a character named Swarnim, who is described as a skilled warrior and a devoted follower of Lord Krishna.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Swarnim. One such person was Swarnim Kaur (1925-2018), an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. She was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and worked tirelessly towards the upliftment of women and the underprivileged.
Another prominent figure was Swarnim Vijay Verma (1938-2007), an Indian writer and journalist who authored several acclaimed novels and short stories in Hindi. His works often explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the common people.
In the field of science, Swarnim Mukherjee (1923-2003) was a renowned Indian physicist and a pioneer in the study of cosmic rays. He made significant contributions to the understanding of high-energy particle physics and was widely respected for his research.
Swarnim Singh (1892-1962) was an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who actively participated in the struggle against British colonial rule. He was a member of the famous Hindustan Socialist Republican Association and played a crucial role in several revolutionary activities.
Lastly, Swarnim Khanna (1927-2011) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who dedicated her life to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Indian dance forms, particularly Kathak. She was widely acclaimed for her graceful performances and her efforts in training several generations of dancers.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Swarnim throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Swarnim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Swarnim 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
Swarnim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Swarnim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Swarnim 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Swarnim a common name?
We classify Swarnim as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Swarnim most popular?
The single biggest year for Swarnim was 2019, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Swarnim is about 6 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 Swarnim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Swarnim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Swarnim 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 Swarnim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Swarnim 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 Swarnim 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 share the name Swarnim?
You can see how many Americans are named Swarnim on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.