Asrith
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 15 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Asrith is a two-syllable boy's name with a distinguished, classic sound — shared with Old English and biblical names. With only 15 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Asrith is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Asrith is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "one who has taken refuge" or "one who is protected" — from asrita, related to the concept of divine shelter and protection. It carries the idea of being held and supported by something greater, a deeply reassuring meaning to give a child.
The name is used primarily in Telugu and other South Indian communities, where names rooted in Sanskrit concepts of protection and grace are a cherished tradition. Asrith is short, strong, and meaningful — a name that carries its purpose clearly.
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Asrith is cataloged under the Sanskrit naming tradition. Names from the Sanskrit tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Asrith has been recorded as a boy's name since 2018, with 15 total births. Browse the Sanskrit names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Asrith has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2018.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #12410 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 10 | #12322 | — |
The Story of Asrith
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Asrith is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Asrith are most likely born between 2018 and 2023.
How rare is Asrith?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Asrith is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2018, peaked in the 2010s with 10 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2018–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #12410 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12313 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12330 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2018–2023