Sushanth
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 30 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 8 letters and two syllables, Sushanth is a longer name that carries presence on a page and formality in full, while likely inviting a natural nickname in daily life. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2008, with 30 total recorded births.
Sushanth is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Sushanth is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sushanth is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, a South Indian name combining su (good, well, auspicious) with shanth or shanta (शांत), meaning "peace" or "calm." Together, Sushanth means "very peaceful" or "completely calm" — a name that carries the meditative quality of Sanskrit naming tradition at its most serene.
Sushanth gained wider recognition through the late Indian actor Sushant Singh Rajput, whose talent and tragic death in 2020 brought his name to global attention. In South Indian communities — particularly Telugu and Kannada speakers — Sushanth is a well-established name with genuine cultural roots. Its meaning and sound (soo-SHANTH) both reflect a certain quiet strength.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Sushanth's final sounds are distinguished, classic — shared with Old English and biblical names. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Sushanth softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Sushanth's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sushanth has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 17 | — |
The Story of Sushanth
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Sushanth is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Sushanth are most likely born between 2008 and 2011.
How rare is Sushanth?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sushanth is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2000s with 17 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2008–2011)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | #14076 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9558 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9742 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8909 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2011