Yashvin
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "lord of glory".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Yashvin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yashvin today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yashvin births was 2024 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yashvin. 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 Yashvin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2024
7 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,844
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Yashvin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yashvin 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 Yashvin 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 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yashvin
The given name Yashvin has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is a masculine name that is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
Yashvin is derived from the Sanskrit word "yashas," which means glory, fame, or honor. The name itself is a compound word, with "vin" being a suffix that denotes possession or embodiment. Thus, Yashvin can be interpreted as "one who possesses glory" or "one who embodies fame."
In ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, there are references to characters and deities bearing names similar to Yashvin. One notable example is the Asvins, a pair of divine twin horsemen who were associated with the dawn and were known for their healing abilities.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Yashvin can be traced back to ancient inscriptions and historical documents from the Indian subcontinent. However, it is challenging to pinpoint the precise time period or individuals who bore this name, as record-keeping was not as systematic in those times.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Yashvin:
1. Yashvin Chaudhary (born 1967), an Indian politician and member of the 17th Lok Sabha, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party.
2. Yashvin Mukhate (born 1995), an Indian musician and social media personality known for his viral music videos and remixes.
3. Yashvin Sharma (born 1985), an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Rajasthan and represented India in the Under-19 World Cup in 2004.
4. Yashvin Arya (born 1988), an Indian actor and model who has appeared in various television shows and films.
5. Yashvin Singh (born 1970), an Indian businessman and entrepreneur who founded the e-commerce company Infibeam.
It is important to note that while the name Yashvin has its roots in Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has been adopted and used across various regions and communities within India and beyond. The name's meaning and symbolism continue to resonate with many, reflecting the enduring influence of ancient Indian traditions and languages.
People
Yashvin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yashvin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Yashvin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yashvin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yashvin 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 Yashvin a common name?
We classify Yashvin 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 Yashvin most popular?
The single biggest year for Yashvin was 2024, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yashvin 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 Yashvin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yashvin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yashvin 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 Yashvin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yashvin 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 Yashvin 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 Yashvin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.