UK boy's name
Ashrith
A masculine Hindu name meaning "free from sorrow" or "without misery".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ashrith is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ashrith popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 7 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2020 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Ashrith. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ashrith ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 7 boys were registered as Ashrith.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ashrith as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2023
7 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Ashrith mean?
The name Ashrith is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Ashrita," which means "one who has taken refuge" or "one who is protected."
In Hindu mythology, Ashrith is also a name associated with Lord Vishnu, who is one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Lord Vishnu is known as the preserver and protector of the universe, and the name Ashrith may have been chosen to honor his protective nature.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ashrith can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. These texts, which date back several centuries, contain references to individuals bearing this name.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Ashrith was Ashrith Sharma, a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Advaita Vedanta, a school of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes the non-dualism of the ultimate reality.
Another significant figure in history with the name Ashrith was Ashrith Chandra Gupta, an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1887 and was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress.
In the realm of literature, Ashrith Chandra Chatterjee, an Indian poet and writer born in 1919, gained recognition for his contributions to Bengali literature. His works explored themes of spirituality, nature, and human relationships.
A more recent figure with the name Ashrith is Ashrith Shetty, an Indian actor and model who has appeared in several Kannada and Telugu films. He was born in 1986 and has gained popularity for his performances in both commercial and critically acclaimed movies.
Lastly, Ashrith Hunashyal is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Karnataka cricket team in domestic tournaments. Born in 1994, he is a promising young talent and has represented India in various age-group cricket tournaments.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ashrith over time
The chart below shows babies named Ashrith registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ashrith, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ashrith by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ashrith was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3897 | 14 | 3 |
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- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
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FAQ
Ashrith: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ashrith in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ashrith was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Ashrith most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 7 babies registered as Ashrith in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ashrith?
A masculine Hindu name meaning "free from sorrow" or "without misery".
How many people are called Ashrith in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Ashrith across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.