Shrinika
A feminine Hindu name meaning "Goddess of prosperity and good fortune".
Name Census estimates that about 267 living Americans carry the first name Shrinika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shrinika today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shrinika births was 2020 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shrinika. 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 Shrinika with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
267
~ 1 in 1,283,724 Americans
Peak year
2020
42 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,856
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Shrinika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shrinika from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 144 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
Shrinika 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 Shrinika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shrinikas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Shrinika, while New Jersey, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shrinika
The name Shrinika is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have been in use since ancient times, particularly in the region of northern India.
The name Shrinika is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "Shri" and "Nika." The word "Shri" is a honorific title meaning "prosperity" or "auspicious," while "Nika" means "bud" or "sprout." Thus, the name Shrinika can be interpreted as "an auspicious bud" or "a prosperous sprout."
While there are no definitive historical records mentioning the name Shrinika in ancient texts or scriptures, the name's roots in Sanskrit suggest its use in the Indian subcontinent for centuries. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 16th century.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Shrinika was a renowned scholar and poet from the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. Her works, though not widely preserved, were celebrated for their eloquence and depth.
In the 18th century, Shrinika Devi was a prominent figure in the court of the Maratha Empire. She was a skilled diplomat and advisor, renowned for her wisdom and counsel to the ruling monarch.
During the Indian independence movement of the 19th and early 20th centuries, Shrinika Ghosh was a notable activist and writer. She played a vital role in raising awareness about the struggle for freedom and advocating for women's rights.
In the realm of literature, Shrinika Pandey was a celebrated author in the 20th century. Her novels and short stories explored themes of cultural identity, family dynamics, and the complexities of modern Indian society.
Another notable figure was Shrinika Mukherjee, a pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology. Her groundbreaking research and contributions to the field earned her numerous accolades and recognition during the latter half of the 20th century.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Shrinika throughout history, each leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Indian culture and heritage.
People
Shrinika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shrinika 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
Shrinika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shrinika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 267 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shrinika 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 1,283,724 US residents.
Is Shrinika a common name?
We classify Shrinika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 269 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shrinika most popular?
The single biggest year for Shrinika was 2020, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shrinika is about 6 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 Shrinika in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shrinika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shrinika 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 Shrinika still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shrinika 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 Shrinika 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 named Shrinika?
See how many Americans are named Shrinika on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.