Sushant
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 56 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Sushant reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2000s 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.
Sushant is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sushant is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'calm,' 'gentle,' or 'tranquil' — from the Sanskrit su-shant, combining su ('good, well') and shant ('peaceful, calm'). The name evokes inner stillness and a gentle strength of character.
Common in India across Hindu communities, Sushant gained wider international recognition through Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput (1986–2020), whose career brought the name into global pop culture consciousness. In Indian-American families, Sushant is a meaningful name with a beautiful meditative quality — carrying the philosophical depth of Sanskrit while sounding accessible in English-speaking contexts.
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Sushant appeared in SSA records in 2003, 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 56 recorded births, Sushant has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sushant has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 28 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 22 | — |
The Story of Sushant
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Sushant is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Sushant are most likely born between 2003 and 2018.
How rare is Sushant?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sushant is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2010s with 28 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Sushant by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 2003–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | #12122 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13830 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13995 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8704 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8676 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8908 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11869 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9471 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2022