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UK boy's name

Sushanth

A Hindu masculine name meaning "good intellectual" or "wise man".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Sushanth is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sushanth popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2017 to 2017. 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.

Sushanth is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sushanth. 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 2018 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Sushanth ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 boys were registered as Sushanth.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sushanth as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4812

2017

Births in 2017

3

Latest year

Peak year

2017

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Sushanth mean?

The name Sushanth is derived from the Sanskrit language and has its origins in ancient India. The name is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "su" meaning good or auspicious, and "shanti" meaning peace or tranquility. Thus, the name Sushanth can be interpreted to mean "one who brings peace and prosperity."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sushanth can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly in the Puranas and the Upanishads. It was often used as a name for characters who embodied the virtues of calmness, wisdom, and serenity.

During the medieval period in India, the name Sushanth gained popularity among the ruling dynasties and the noble classes. It was seen as a name that symbolized strength, leadership, and a sense of tranquility in the face of adversity.

Notable historical figures who bore the name Sushanth include Sushanth Mishra, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE. His works on grammar, poetry, and the interpretation of Hindu scriptures were highly influential during his time.

Another famous bearer of the name was Sushanth Singh, a Rajput warrior and ruler of the Garhwal region in the 16th century. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts in defending his kingdom against invaders.

In the realm of literature, Sushanth Chandra Chattopadhyay (1876-1938) was a prominent Bengali novelist and playwright. His works often explored themes of social reform and the impact of modernization on traditional Bengali society.

Sushanth Bhanja (1876-1914) was an Indian revolutionary and a key figure in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He was involved in several revolutionary activities and was eventually arrested and executed by the British authorities.

Sushanth Kumar Gupta (1915-1983) was a renowned Indian mathematician and statistician. He made significant contributions to the fields of statistics, probability theory, and combinatorics, and his work has been widely recognized and cited in academic circles.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Sushanth, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and significance in various spheres of life.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Sushanth by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sushanth 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
2010s #4812 3 1

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FAQ

Sushanth: questions and answers

How popular is the name Sushanth in the UK right now?

In 2017, Sushanth was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Sushanth most popular?

The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Sushanth in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sushanth?

A Hindu masculine name meaning "good intellectual" or "wise man".

How many people are called Sushanth in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sushanth across the 1 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.