Sarthak
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 330 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Sarthak is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'meaningful,' 'purposeful,' or 'one who has attained his purpose,' from the Sanskrit sartha — purpose, meaning, value. A name that declares from birth that this child's existence is significant.
Common in Gujarat and Maharashtra, Sarthak carries a philosophical depth — it is a name that quietly asserts that a life of meaning is both possible and expected of its bearer.
EtymologyShow more
Sarthak appeared in SSA records in 1999, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its Sanskrit roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 330 recorded births, Sarthak has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sarthak was #9764 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #10697, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 65 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 150 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 109 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 6 | — |
The Story of Sarthak
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Sarthak is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Sarthak are most likely born between 2005 and 2024.
How rare is Sarthak?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Sarthak — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1999, peaked in the 2010s with 150 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Sarthak by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1999–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #10697 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6160 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6759 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5974 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5927 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5121 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6278 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6280 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6291 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4676 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6249 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5611 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8750 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8647 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4813 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5069 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14250 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6544 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6388 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5528 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1999–2024