How Many People Are Named Reshma?

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

Reshma
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Reshma means 'beautiful' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 759,114 Americans are named Reshma, with around 435 living today. The name peaked in popularity in 2000 but has since been declining.

~435
Living in US
1 in 759,114
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beautiful
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Graceful Charismatic Inspiring
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

648,995
Worldwide Bearers
#1,509
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
541,895
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
80,740
🇵🇰 Pakistan
7,232
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
2,914
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
2,623
🇿🇦 South Africa
2,456
🇺🇸 United States
2,137
🇬🇧 England
1,519
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
1,056
🇶🇦 Qatar
905

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
435 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
119
Would be under 30 (27%)
327
Would be 30–60 (73%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 446 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: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
76
International
100

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

📜 Reshma Through the Generations

Reshma, a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'beautiful', has seen its peak in the United States in 2000 when 21 babies were given this name. Since then, it has become less popular, with only 446 total births recorded throughout history. Today, people named Reshma are mostly concentrated between the ages of 30 and 60, with 327 individuals falling within this age range, while 119 are under 30 and none are over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 46
Illinois 11
California 10

✨ Similar Names to Reshma

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Reshma's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Reshma

How Many People Have the Name Reshma?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 435 people in the United States currently share the name Reshma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 759,114 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Reshma a Common or Rare Name?

Reshma 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 Reshma Mean?

Reshma means "beautiful" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Reshma Most Popular?

The name Reshma reached peak popularity in 2000, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Reshma?

Approximately 435 people named Reshma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 446. That works out to roughly 1 in 759,114 Americans.

Is Reshma a rare name?

Reshma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 759,114 Americans has this name.

What does the name Reshma mean?

Reshma means "beautiful" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Reshma more male or female?

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

When was Reshma most popular?

Reshma peaked in 2000 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US435
All-Time Births446
1 in X1 in 759,114
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age36
Peak Year2000
World Rank#1,509
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.