Saransh
A Sanskrit name signifying essence, summary, or quintessence.
Name Census estimates that about 34 living Americans carry the first name Saransh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Saransh today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Saransh births was 2022 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Saransh. 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 Saransh with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Saransh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
34
~ 1 in 10,081,010 Americans
Peak year
2022
8 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,819
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Saransh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Saransh from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 20 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
Saransh 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 Saransh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Saransh
The name Saransh is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Saransh," which means "essence" or "quintessence." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who were considered to embody the essence or essence of a particular quality or virtue.
The earliest recorded use of the name Saransh is difficult to pinpoint with certainty, as written records from ancient India are scarce and often incomplete. However, some scholars believe that the name may have appeared in ancient Hindu scriptures or religious texts, as Sanskrit was the language of many of these works.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Saransh was a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. He is credited with writing several important works on Hindu philosophy and is considered to be a significant figure in the development of Advaita Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes non-dualism.
Another notable historical figure named Saransh was a 12th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer. He is best known for his work on the development of trigonometry and his contributions to the field of astronomy.
In the 16th century, there was a Rajput warrior named Saransh who fought against the Mughal Empire. He is remembered for his bravery and skill in battle, and his exploits are chronicled in several historical accounts from that time period.
During the 19th century, a Saransh was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in the struggle for independence from British rule. He is celebrated as a hero and martyr for his efforts in the Indian independence movement.
More recently, in the 20th century, there was a Saransh who was a renowned Indian classical musician and composer. He was widely respected for his mastery of the sitar and his contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian music.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Saransh. While the name may have its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has transcended its origins and been adopted by people from various backgrounds and cultures over the centuries.
People
Saransh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Saransh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Saransh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Saransh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 34 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Saransh 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 10,081,010 US residents.
Is Saransh a common name?
We classify Saransh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 34 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Saransh most popular?
The single biggest year for Saransh was 2022, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Saransh is about 10 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 Saransh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Saransh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Saransh 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 Saransh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Saransh 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 Saransh 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 are called Saransh?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.