Sparsh

A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 182 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Sparsh is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'touch' or 'the sense of feeling.' In Sanskrit philosophy, sparsha (स्पर्श) is one of the five senses, representing tactile connection — a name that speaks to sensitivity and awareness.

Used primarily in India, Sparsh has a contemplative, philosophical quality. It evokes both the gentleness of human connection and the deeper spiritual concept of sensory experience in classical Indian thought.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Sparsh is rooted in the Sanskrit tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2000 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Sparsh’s rarity (182 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

182

Total births

Since 2000

2016

Peak year

21 births

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Popularity Over Time

Sparsh has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2000.

First appeared: 2000Peak: 2016 (21 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Sparsh
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	11	#12937	▼
2010s	115	#7821	▲
2000s	56	#9545	—

The Story of Sparsh

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2016, Sparsh is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Sparsh are most likely born between 2006 and 2022.

How rare is Sparsh?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sparsh is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2010s with 115 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Sparsh by the numbers

Would fill 4 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(19 years, 2000–2022)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Sparsh
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2022	5	#14048	-1 (-16.7%)
2020	6	#11825	-7 (-53.8%)
2019	13	#6724	0
2018	13	#6649	+1 (8.3%)
2017	12	#7040	-9 (-42.9%)
2016	21	#4748	+15 (250.0%)
2015	6	#11887	-7 (-53.8%)
2014	13	#6576	+2 (18.2%)
2013	11	#7478	+3 (37.5%)
2012	8	#9583	0
2011	8	#9476	-2 (-20.0%)
2010	10	#8049	+2 (25.0%)
2009	8	#9730	0
2008	8	#9736	0
2007	8	#9650	+2 (33.3%)
2006	6	#11854	-7 (-53.8%)
2005	13	#6163	+7 (116.7%)
2003	6	#10689	-1 (-14.3%)
2000	7	#8992	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sparsh a boy's or girl's name?

Sparsh is primarily a boy's name.

When was Sparsh most popular?

Sparsh reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 21 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Sparsh?

Sparsh is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 182 babies in the U.S. since 2000. Its peak was in 2016.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2022