Tanvish
A male name of uncertain origin, possibly Persian or Sanskrit.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Tanvish. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tanvish today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tanvish births was 2018 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tanvish. 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 Tanvish. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2018
7 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#10,612
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Tanvish: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tanvish 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 Tanvish 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tanvish
The name Tanvish is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'tanvī', which means 'slender' or 'delicate'. It is a relatively modern name, with its earliest known use dating back to the late 20th century. The name may have been inspired by the Sanskrit word 'tantra', which refers to a tradition of Hindu and Buddhist esoteric teachings and practices.
While there are no historical references to the name Tanvish in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among families with Indian roots. One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Tanvish was in the 1970s, when it was given to a child born in India.
Throughout its relatively short history, the name Tanvish has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest examples is Tanvish Sharma, an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Delhi in the early 2000s. Another person named Tanvish is Tanvish Singh, an Indian actress and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows since the late 2000s.
In the field of business, Tanvish Pahwa is a notable figure, having served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Indian e-commerce platform Snapdeal between 2015 and 2017. Tanvish Gupta is another individual with this name, a successful entrepreneur and investor based in the United States.
Another notable person named Tanvish is Tanvish Gurtu, an Indian-born drummer and percussionist who has collaborated with renowned musicians from around the world and has been widely acclaimed for his innovative and versatile playing style. He was born in 1963 and continues to be an active performer and recording artist.
While the name Tanvish is still relatively uncommon globally, it has gained a modest following among Indian families, particularly those with ties to the Hindu or Buddhist traditions. Its meaning and connection to Sanskrit roots have contributed to its appeal as a unique and meaningful name choice.
People
Tanvish + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tanvish as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tanvish: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tanvish?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tanvish 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Tanvish a common name?
We classify Tanvish as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tanvish most popular?
The single biggest year for Tanvish was 2018, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tanvish is about 8 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 Tanvish in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tanvish a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tanvish 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 Tanvish still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tanvish 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 Tanvish 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 have the name Tanvish?
See how many people share the name Tanvish on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.