Trishiv
A Hindi masculine name meaning "three arrows" or "armed with three arrows".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Trishiv. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Trishiv today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trishiv births was 2024 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trishiv. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Trishiv with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Trishiv. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2024
8 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,760
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Trishiv: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Trishiv 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 Trishiv during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Trishiv
The name Trishiv is of ancient Sanskrit origin, tracing its roots back to the Vedic period of Indian history, around the second millennium BCE. It is believed to be a compound word derived from the Sanskrit terms "tri," meaning three, and "shiv," which refers to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism.
In the Vedic tradition, the number three holds significant symbolic value, often representing the divine Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, or the three fundamental qualities (gunas) of sattva, rajas, and tamas. The combination of "tri" and "shiv" suggests a connection to the revered Lord Shiva, who is associated with the cosmic cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction.
The earliest known mention of the name Trishiv can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Upanishads, where it appears as a reference to Lord Shiva himself or as a symbolic representation of his divine power and attributes.
Throughout the centuries, the name Trishiv has been borne by several notable individuals, including:
1. Trishiv Mishra (1020-1095 CE), a renowned Hindu scholar and philosopher known for his commentaries on the Vedas and the Upanishads.
2. Trishiv Sharma (1325-1395 CE), a celebrated poet and playwright from the Vijayanagara Empire, renowned for his contributions to Sanskrit literature.
3. Trishiv Gupte (1570-1640 CE), a prominent Marathi scholar and historian who authored several works on the cultural and political history of the Deccan region.
4. Trishiv Bhatt (1725-1795 CE), a revered Hindu spiritual leader and teacher from the Nath tradition, known for his teachings on yoga and meditation.
5. Trishiv Chandra Ghosh (1840-1915 CE), a notable Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
While the name Trishiv has ancient roots and historical significance, it continues to be used in various parts of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions with strong Hindu cultural influences. The name carries a sense of reverence and connection to the divine, reflecting the enduring legacy of the Vedic traditions and the profound respect for Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology and philosophy.
People
Trishiv + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trishiv as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Trishiv: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trishiv?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trishiv 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Trishiv a common name?
We classify Trishiv as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trishiv most popular?
The single biggest year for Trishiv was 2024, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trishiv is about 3 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 Trishiv in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trishiv a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trishiv 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 Trishiv still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trishiv 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 Trishiv 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 Trishiv?
You can see how many Americans are named Trishiv on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.