How Many People Are Named Sarath?

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

Sarath
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Sarath, a very rare male name, is held by just 63 people in the US today, making up 1 in 5,229,536 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1986 with 18 births, and it's now stable among those aged 30 to 60.

~63
Living in US
1 in 5,229,536
Americans
1986
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'journey'
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Adventurous Determined Inspired
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is associated with leadership and vision, suggesting Sarath's bearers are destined to be influential and innovative.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

121,801
Worldwide Bearers
#8,492
Global Rank
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
70,320
🇮🇳 India
40,007
🇰🇭 Cambodia
3,772
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,865
🇶🇦 Qatar
1,068
🇴🇲 Oman
930
🇺🇸 United States
777
🇹🇿 Tanzania
547
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
458
🇧🇭 Bahrain
266

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
44 (70%)
♀ Female
19 (30%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
66
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 66 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: 1986

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
48
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
72
International
99

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

📜 Sarath Through the Generations

Sarath has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1986, when 18 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has maintained a small but dedicated following, with 66 total births recorded throughout history. Today, most people named Sarath are between the ages of 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced the name during its period of highest usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 10

✨ Similar Names to Sarath

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sarath's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Sarath

How Many People Have the Name Sarath?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 63 people in the United States currently share the name Sarath. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,229,536 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sarath a Common or Rare Name?

Sarath 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 Sarath Mean?

Sarath means "derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'journey'" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sarath in SSA data, approximately 70% are male and 30% are female.

When Was Sarath Most Popular?

The name Sarath reached peak popularity in 1986, with 18 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 Sarath?

Approximately 63 people named Sarath live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 66. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,229,536 Americans.

Is Sarath a rare name?

Sarath is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,229,536 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sarath mean?

Sarath means "derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'journey'" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Sarath more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 70% of people named Sarath are male and 30% are female.

When was Sarath most popular?

Sarath peaked in 1986 with 18 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 US63
All-Time Births66
1 in X1 in 5,229,536
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1986
World Rank#8,492
Male %70%
Female %30%

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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.