Vishruth
An Indian masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "widespread, famous".
Name Census estimates that about 255 living Americans carry the first name Vishruth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vishruth today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vishruth births was 2022 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vishruth. 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.
People living today
255
~ 1 in 1,344,135 Americans
Peak year
2022
24 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,626
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Vishruth: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vishruth from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 114 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
Vishruth 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 Vishruth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vishruths live
Origin
Meaning and history of Vishruth
The given name Vishruth has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient and classical language of the Indian subcontinent, with a rich literary and cultural heritage spanning several millennia. The name Vishruth is derived from the Sanskrit root words "vishru" meaning "famous" and "tha" meaning "to be," thus signifying "to be famous" or "renowned."
In the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas and the Puranas, the name Vishruth is mentioned as a epithet or descriptive title bestowed upon illustrious individuals renowned for their exceptional deeds, wisdom, or spiritual attainments. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit epic poems, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, which date back to around the 4th century BCE.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Vishruth. One of the earliest known was Vishruth Muni, a revered sage and philosopher who lived in the 6th century BCE and was renowned for his profound insights into the nature of consciousness and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. His teachings and philosophical discourses are documented in various ancient Sanskrit texts.
In the 3rd century BCE, Vishruth Gupta was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and the calculation of planetary movements. His treatises on celestial phenomena and mathematical principles were widely studied and influential during that era.
During the 8th century CE, Vishruth Chandra was a celebrated poet and literary scholar who authored numerous works in Sanskrit and is credited with popularizing the Kavya style of poetic composition. His masterpiece, the "Vishruth Chandrika," is a celebrated work of Sanskrit literature that continues to be studied and appreciated by scholars to this day.
In the 12th century, Vishruth Nath was a renowned Nath yogi and mystic who was revered for his spiritual wisdom and mastery of yogic practices. His teachings on the attainment of self-realization and the transcendence of the material world were widely followed and influential during that era.
More recently, in the 20th century, Vishruth Tripathi was a prominent Indian statesman and diplomat who served as the country's Foreign Secretary and played a pivotal role in shaping India's foreign policy during the post-independence era.
While these are just a few examples, the name Vishruth has been borne by numerous individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization in various fields, such as philosophy, literature, science, spirituality, and governance.
People
Vishruth + last name combinations
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Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vishruth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vishruth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 255 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vishruth 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 1,344,135 US residents.
Is Vishruth a common name?
We classify Vishruth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 257 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vishruth most popular?
The single biggest year for Vishruth was 2022, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vishruth is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vishruth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vishruth 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.
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.