Hridhaan
A Hindi name meaning "heart's manifestation" or "one with heart".
Name Census estimates that about 209 living Americans carry the first name Hridhaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hridhaan today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hridhaan births was 2014 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hridhaan. 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 Hridhaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
209
~ 1 in 1,639,973 Americans
Peak year
2014
27 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,584
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Hridhaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hridhaan 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 138 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hridhaan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hridhaan 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 Hridhaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hridhaans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hridhaan
The given name Hridhaan originates from the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language of the Indian subcontinent. This name has its roots in Hindu culture and is believed to have been in use since ancient times.
The name Hridhaan is derived from the Sanskrit word "hridaya," which means "heart" or "mind." The suffix "-aan" is often added to Sanskrit words to form names, indicating someone who possesses the qualities or characteristics represented by the root word. Therefore, Hridhaan can be interpreted as "one with a pure heart" or "one with a pure mind."
Historically, the name Hridhaan is not explicitly mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures or religious texts. However, its linguistic origins and the significance of the word "hridaya" in Hindu philosophy suggest that the name may have been used by ancient scholars, poets, or spiritual leaders who valued the virtues of purity, compassion, and inner wisdom.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hridhaan dates back to the 16th century, when a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet named Hridhaan Mishra lived during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Hridhaan Mishra was known for his profound knowledge of Sanskrit literature and his contributions to the field of Hindu philosophy.
In the 18th century, Hridhaan Singh, a renowned warrior and military leader, played a crucial role in the struggle against the Afghan invaders during the decline of the Mughal Empire. His bravery and unwavering spirit earned him a place in the annals of Indian history.
Another notable figure with this name was Hridhaan Chandra Bose, a prominent Bengali writer, and social reformer who lived in the 19th century. He was known for his literary works, which focused on social issues and the promotion of education among the underprivileged.
In the 20th century, Hridhaan Nath Kunzru, an Indian writer and journalist, made significant contributions to the literary world. He was born in 1887 and is remembered for his novels and short stories that explored themes of identity, culture, and the human experience.
Hridhaan Mukherjee, a prominent Indian classical musician, was born in 1922 and became a highly respected figure in the field of Hindustani classical music. He was known for his exceptional skills as a sitar player and his dedication to preserving and promoting Indian classical music traditions.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Hridhaan, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the richness of their respective cultures and societies.
People
Hridhaan + last name combinations
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Other names starting with H
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FAQ
Hridhaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hridhaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 209 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hridhaan 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 1,639,973 US residents.
Is Hridhaan a common name?
We classify Hridhaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 211 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hridhaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Hridhaan was 2014, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hridhaan is about 9 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 Hridhaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hridhaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hridhaan 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 Hridhaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hridhaan 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 Hridhaan 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 Americans are named Hridhaan?
Find out how many people have the name Hridhaan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.