How Many People Are Named Girish?

Complete statistics for the name Girish: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Girish
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Girish means 'ruler' in Sanskrit, making it a name steeped in leadership. Only 33 people named Girish live in the US today, and you're one in 9,942,685 Americans who shares this rare moniker. The majority, 71%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~357
Living in US
1 in 928,429
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Confident Ambitious Determined
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

217,417
Worldwide Bearers
#4,810
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
199,357
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
3,735
🇺🇸 United States
3,497
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
2,215
🇴🇲 Oman
1,750
🇶🇦 Qatar
1,017
🇬🇧 England
1,014
🇵🇱 Poland
895
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
733
🇰🇼 Kuwait
579

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
33 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
24
Would be under 30 (71%)
10
Would be 30–60 (29%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 34 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
36
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Girish Through the Generations

Girish saw its peak popularity in 2009 with seven births, marking a relatively recent surge in usage. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly young, with 24 individuals under 30 years old, indicating a strong preference among younger parents. This trend suggests that Girish is a name increasingly favored by modern families, likely due to its unique sound and meaningful heritage.

✨ Similar Names to Girish

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Girish's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Girish

How Many People Have the Name Girish?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 357 people in the United States currently share the name Girish. That works out to roughly 1 in every 928,429 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Girish a Common or Rare Name?

Girish is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Girish Mean?

Girish means "ruler" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Girish in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Girish Most Popular?

The name Girish reached peak popularity in 2009, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Girish?

Approximately 357 people named Girish live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 357. That works out to roughly 1 in 928,429 Americans.

Is Girish a rare name?

Girish is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 928,429 Americans has this name.

What does the name Girish mean?

Girish means "ruler" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Girish more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Girish are male and 0% are female.

When was Girish most popular?

Girish peaked in 2009 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US357
All-Time Births357
1 in X1 in 928,429
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2009
World Rank#4,810
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.