Adarsh
Adarsh is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Ideal, perfection, benchmark, or respect.
Origin and history
Adarsh is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin that means ideal, perfection, or respect. It is widely used in India and among the South Asian diaspora. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name given to a modest number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
628 babies in the United States have been named Adarsh since 1880. It ranks #4048 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1863.
States where it is most popular
- CA (75.6 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- NJ (7.4 %)
- IL (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 73 |
| 2000-2010 | 301 |
| 2010-2019 | 185 |
| 2020-2029 | 64 |
Famous people named Adarsh
- Adarsh Gourav: Actor, Singer
- Adarsh Sen Verma: Jurist, Chief Justice
Fun facts
- In modern Hindi and standard Sanskrit, 'adarsh' is commonly used as a noun meaning an example or standard to strive for.
- The name has been consistently recorded in U.S. birth data since the late 20th century, remaining a steady choice for Indian-American parents.