How Many People Are Named Suresh?
Complete statistics for the name Suresh: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Suresh means 'victorious' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names, with only 1 in 2,586,113 Americans bearing it today. That's just 128 people in the US, and its popularity peaked in 1979 with 11 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 48All 140 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: 1979Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Suresh Through the Generations
Suresh has been a steady presence in the United States since the late 20th century, with its peak year occurring in 1979 when 11 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly carried by individuals aged 30 to 60, accounting for 86% of those named Suresh. The remaining 14% are evenly split between those under 30 and over 60, indicating a stable trend with no significant shifts in popularity.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Suresh's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Suresh
How Many People Have the Name Suresh?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,076 people in the United States currently share the name Suresh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 107,753 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Suresh a Common or Rare Name?
Suresh 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 Suresh Mean?
Suresh means "victorious" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Suresh in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Suresh Most Popular?
The name Suresh reached peak popularity in 1979, with 11 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 Suresh?
Approximately 3,076 people named Suresh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,076. That works out to roughly 1 in 107,753 Americans.
Is Suresh a rare name?
Suresh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 107,753 Americans has this name.
What does the name Suresh mean?
Suresh means "victorious" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Suresh more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Suresh are male and 0% are female.
When was Suresh most popular?
Suresh peaked in 1979 with 11 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.