Sarthak
An Indian name meaning successful, fruitful or meaningful.
Name Census estimates that about 327 living Americans carry the first name Sarthak. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sarthak today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sarthak births was 2015 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sarthak. 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 Sarthak with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
327
~ 1 in 1,048,178 Americans
Peak year
2015
21 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,697
Tracked since 1999
Census
Sarthak in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 709 people with the first name Sarthak, which placed it at #16,031 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
#16,031
National first-name rank
People counted
709
709 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
94.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sarthak
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sarthak is Asian/Pacific Islander at 94.4%. The next largest groups are White (3.0%) and Black (1.4%). 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 Sarthak 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 Sarthak at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander94.4% · 669
- White3.0% · 21
- Black or African American1.4% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino0.1% · 1
- Two or more races0.1% · 1
Popularity
Sarthak: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sarthak from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 150 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Sarthak remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sarthak 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 Sarthak during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sarthaks live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sarthak
The name Sarthak has its origins in the Sanskrit language, one of the oldest languages in the world, tracing back to ancient India. The word "Sarthak" is derived from the Sanskrit root "Artha," which means "meaning" or "purpose." It suggests a profound and purposeful existence.
In ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas and Upanishads, the concept of "Artha" is deeply explored, often in the context of seeking the true meaning and purpose of life. The name Sarthak, therefore, carries a spiritual and philosophical connotation, symbolizing a life lived with intention and fulfillment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sarthak can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. Sarthak was the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great Kurukshetra war, as described in the epic. His name was a testament to his unwavering purpose and dedication to the righteous cause.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Sarthak. One of the most renowned was Sarthak Chaturvedi, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 7th century CE. His contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy were widely acclaimed, and he is credited with developing advanced methods for calculating planetary positions and eclipse predictions.
Another notable Sarthak was Sarthak Mishra, a revered Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived during the 12th century in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. His literary works, including the revered "Sarthak Kavya," were celebrated for their profound insights and poetic elegance, earning him a place among the most esteemed poets of his era.
In the realm of spirituality, Sarthak Yogi was a renowned Indian mystic and yogi who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his deep understanding of the ancient yogic traditions and his ability to impart profound spiritual wisdom to his disciples. His teachings on the path to self-realization and enlightenment continue to inspire seekers to this day.
Sarthak Singh was a brave warrior and military strategist who lived during the 17th century in the Indian state of Rajasthan. He played a pivotal role in defending his kingdom against invading forces and is remembered for his valor, leadership, and unwavering loyalty to his people.
The name Sarthak has endured through the ages, carrying with it a rich cultural and historical significance. Its connection to the ancient Sanskrit language and the concept of "Artha" has imbued it with a sense of depth and purpose, making it a name that resonates with those seeking a life of meaning and fulfillment.
People
Sarthak + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sarthak 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
Sarthak: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sarthak?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 327 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sarthak 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 1,048,178 US residents.
Is Sarthak a common name?
We classify Sarthak as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 330 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sarthak most popular?
The single biggest year for Sarthak was 2015, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sarthak is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Sarthak in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 709 people with the name Sarthak, or 0.23 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #16,031 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 Sarthak 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 Sarthak?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Sarthak appears almost entirely male. Of the 705 people counted with this name, 99.7% were male and only a very small share were female. 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 Sarthak?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sarthak is Asian/Pacific Islander at 94.4%. The next largest groups are White (3.0%) and Black (1.4%). 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 Sarthak most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Sarthak in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (669 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 Sarthak in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sarthak a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sarthak 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 Sarthak still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sarthak 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 Sarthak 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 common is the name Sarthak?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.