Sushil
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 25 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Sushil hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1969, with 25 total recorded births.
Sushil 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.
Sushil is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sushil is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'good character,' 'virtuous,' or 'well-behaved' — from the Sanskrit su (good, well) and shila (conduct, character). It's a name that carries an aspiration to moral excellence built directly into its meaning.
Sushil is widely used across India and Nepal, particularly in Hindu families. In the U.S. it appears among South Asian diaspora communities — a name that crosses generations, carrying the same values it always has: goodness as a way of being.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Sushil's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Sushil follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Sushil'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
Sushil has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1969.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | — |
| 1990s | 5 | — |
| 1980s | 5 | — |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
| 1960s | 5 | — |
The Story of Sushil
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1969, Sushil is a Gen X staple. Boys named Sushil are most likely born between 1969 and 1979.
How rare is Sushil?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sushil is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1969, peaked in the 1960s with 5 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1969–2002)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | #12258 |
| 1999 | 5 | #11389 |
| 1983 | 5 | #7201 |
| 1973 | 5 | #5791 |
| 1969 | 5 | #4949 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1969–2002