Sumit
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 250 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
moustache (hair on upper lip)
Sumit is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit sumit meaning 'well-measured,' 'well-built,' or 'good friend,' combining su (good, well) and mit (measured, friend). The name is widely used across India and in the South Asian diaspora, carrying connotations of a balanced, well-proportioned life.
Sumit is a name of quiet aspiration — the wish that its bearer will be well-made in character, measured in judgment, and a good companion to those around him.
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In the American context, Sumit is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1975–2008). Its Sanskrit roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 250 total births, Sumit exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sumit has 29+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1975.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34 | #11734 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 85 | #6698 | — |
| 1980s | 89 | #5118 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 42 | #4359 | — |
The Story of Sumit
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1982, Sumit is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Sumit are most likely born between 1975 and 1992.
How rare is Sumit?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sumit is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1975, peaked in the 1980s with 89 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Sumit by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(29 years, 1975–2008)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | #14335 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11284 |
| 2004 | 6 | #11170 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9466 |
| 2002 | 5 | #12252 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11899 |
| 1999 | 11 | #5990 |
| 1998 | 5 | #11093 |
| 1997 | 12 | #5237 |
| 1996 | 6 | #8868 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7695 |
| 1993 | 12 | #4954 |
| 1992 | 7 | #7299 |
| 1991 | 14 | #4193 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4950 |
| 1989 | 8 | #6154 |
| 1988 | 6 | #7142 |
| 1987 | 10 | #4535 |
| 1986 | 14 | #3423 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7459 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–2008