Samridh
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 42 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Samridh reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2010s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Samridh is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Samridh is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from samriddha, meaning 'prosperous,' 'affluent,' or 'enriched.' The name carries the aspiration of abundance — not just material wealth, but a life full in every sense.
Samridh is used in Hindu families primarily from North India. It belongs to the Sanskrit naming tradition that frames names as benedictions — a name meaning 'prosperous' becomes a daily affirmation of the hopes a family holds for their child.
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Samridh appeared in SSA records in 2013, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Sanskrit roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 42 recorded births, Samridh has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Samridh has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2013.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 42 | #10912 | — |
The Story of Samridh
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Samridh is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Samridh are most likely born between 2013 and 2018.
How rare is Samridh?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Samridh is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2013, peaked in the 2010s with 42 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 2013–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | #11889 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8032 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9519 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10423 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13710 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11899 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2013–2018