Debanhi
A name of Yaqui origin meaning "she who baths in river waters".
Name Census estimates that about 917 living Americans carry the first name Debanhi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Debanhi today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Debanhi births was 2022 (178 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Debanhi. 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
917
~ 1 in 373,778 Americans
Peak year
2022
178 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,193
Tracked since 1995
Census
Debanhi in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 422 people with the first name Debanhi, which placed it at #23,260 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#23,260
National first-name rank
People counted
422
422 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
97.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Debanhi
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Debanhi is Hispanic at 97.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and Two or More Races (0.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Debanhi described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Debanhi at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.2% · 410
- White1.7% · 7
- Two or more races0.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 2
Popularity
Debanhi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Debanhi from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 411 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
Debanhi 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 Debanhi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Debanhis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, California, Arizona recorded the most babies named Debanhi, while New York, North Carolina, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 53 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Debanhi
Debanhi is a name of Indian origin, specifically derived from the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have originated during the ancient Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE. The name is composed of two Sanskrit words: "deba" meaning "divine" or "celestial," and "anhi" meaning "day" or "light."
The earliest known references to the name Debanhi can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. In these texts, the name is often associated with goddesses or divine feminine figures, reflecting the name's meaning of "divine light" or "celestial radiance."
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Debanhi was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived during the 8th century CE. Her name was Debanhi Devi, and she is credited with composing several influential works on Sanskrit grammar and poetry.
Another notable historical figure bearing the name Debanhi was a 12th-century Indian princess from the Chahamana dynasty. Her full name was Debanhi Kumari, and she is remembered for her contributions to the arts and literature during her reign.
In the 16th century, there was a famous Indian courtesan and poet named Debanhi, who was renowned for her exceptional beauty and literary talents. Her poetry and writings were widely admired and celebrated during the Mughal era.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Debanhi Bose was a prominent Indian social reformer and educator. She was a pioneer in promoting women's education and played a significant role in establishing several educational institutions for girls in Bengal.
Another notable figure was Debanhi Chowdhury, a 20th-century Indian freedom fighter and political activist. She was actively involved in the Indian independence movement and was imprisoned multiple times for her participation in the struggle against British colonial rule.
While the name Debanhi has its roots in ancient Indian culture and Sanskrit language, it has gained popularity across different regions and communities over time. The name's meaning of "divine light" or "celestial radiance" has contributed to its enduring appeal and widespread usage.
People
Debanhi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Debanhi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Debanhi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Debanhi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 917 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Debanhi 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 373,778 US residents.
Is Debanhi a common name?
We classify Debanhi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 926 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Debanhi most popular?
The single biggest year for Debanhi was 2022, when 178 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Debanhi is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Debanhi in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 422 people with the name Debanhi, or 0.14 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #23,260 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Debanhi in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Debanhi?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Debanhi leans strongly female. 412 people counted with this name were female (98.3%), compared with 7 male bearers (1.7%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Debanhi?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Debanhi is Hispanic at 97.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and Two or More Races (0.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Debanhi most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Debanhi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.2% (410 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Debanhi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Debanhi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Debanhi in the SSA data are female. 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 Debanhi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Debanhi 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 Debanhi 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.
How many people have the name Debanhi?
See how many people share the name Debanhi on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.