How Many People Are Named Hemant?

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

Hemant
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Hemant, a very rare male name, is held by just 21 people in the US today, making up 1 in 15,827,854 Americans. The majority of those named Hemant are around 36 years old, with most born in the early 1970s.

~21
Living in US
1 in 15,827,854
Americans
1972
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative energy
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Energetic Innovative Inspired
7
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 7 are often deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

295,456
Worldwide Bearers
#3,563
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
273,075
🇳🇵 Nepal
7,681
🇺🇸 United States
3,050
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1,911
🇵🇱 Poland
1,414
🇴🇲 Oman
989
🇬🇧 England
927
🇲🇺 Mauritius
773
🇶🇦 Qatar
613
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
583

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
21 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
5
Would be under 30 (23%)
17
Would be 30–60 (77%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 22 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: 1972

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
27
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
63
International
100

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

📜 Hemant Through the Generations

Hemant, a name of Indian origin, has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1972 when six babies were given this name. Today, there are 21 individuals named Hemant living in the country, with the average age being 36. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a significant concentration among those aged 30 to 60, indicating a generation gap where younger Hemants are less common.

✨ Similar Names to Hemant

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hemant's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Hemant

How Many People Have the Name Hemant?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21 people in the United States currently share the name Hemant. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,827,854 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hemant a Common or Rare Name?

Hemant 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 Hemant Mean?

Hemant means "creative energy" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Hemant Most Popular?

The name Hemant reached peak popularity in 1972, with 6 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 Hemant?

Approximately 21 people named Hemant live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 22. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,827,854 Americans.

Is Hemant a rare name?

Hemant is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,827,854 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hemant mean?

Hemant means "creative energy" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Hemant more male or female?

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

When was Hemant most popular?

Hemant peaked in 1972 with 6 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 US21
All-Time Births22
1 in X1 in 15,827,854
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1972
World Rank#3,563
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.