How Many People Are Named Shruti?

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

Shruti
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Shruti is a very rare name, with only 1,074 people named Shruti living in the US today. That's 1 in 307,355 Americans. It peaked in 2002 with 63 births that year.

~1,074
Living in US
1 in 307,355
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Calm Wise
5
Life Path Number

The life path number 5 traditionally symbolizes freedom, adaptability, and change. It's associated with learning and experiencing new things.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

76,825
Worldwide Bearers
#12,812
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
70,313
🇺🇸 United States
1,938
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,008
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
741
🇬🇧 England
600
🇨🇦 Canada
334
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇶🇦 Qatar
243
🇵🇱 Poland
236
🇹🇭 Thailand
177

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,074 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
830
Would be under 30 (76%)
258
Would be 30–60 (24%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,088 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: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
99

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

📜 Shruti Through the Generations

The name Shruti has a unique journey. With just 1,088 total births across all time, it's clear why it's considered very rare. The fact that 76% of those named Shruti are under 30 makes it feel quite modern. However, the gap between the peak year of 2002 and today's living count is stark, indicating a declining trend. This name has a rich cultural heritage but is relatively unheard of in everyday American life, especially given its small population size.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 140
New Jersey 70
Illinois 25
New York 22
Texas 18
Virginia 7
Georgia 6
Massachusetts 6
Michigan 5
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Shruti

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shruti's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Shruti

How Many People Have the Name Shruti?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,074 people in the United States currently share the name Shruti. That works out to roughly 1 in every 307,355 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shruti a Common or Rare Name?

Shruti 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.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shruti Most Popular?

The name Shruti reached peak popularity in 2002, with 63 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 Shruti?

Approximately 1,074 people named Shruti live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,088. That works out to roughly 1 in 307,355 Americans.

Is Shruti a rare name?

Shruti is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 307,355 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shruti mean?

The meaning and origin of Shruti are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Shruti more male or female?

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

When was Shruti most popular?

Shruti peaked in 2002 with 63 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 US1,074
All-Time Births1,088
1 in X1 in 307,355
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age24
Peak Year2002
World Rank#12,812
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.