Sarthak
Borrowed from Sanskrit सार्थक (sārthaka, “meaningful, useful”).
Every Sarthak since 1999 — 345 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sarthak
Sarthak is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,087 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 345 American babies have been named Sarthak. Its peak came in 2015, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sarthak stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sarthak year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #6,087 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,742 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,166 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,764 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,981 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,928 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,121 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,279 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,280 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,292 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,678 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,252 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,611 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,752 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,648 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,814 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5,069 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,251 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,547 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,388 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,528 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,764 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,427 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,450 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,364 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,073 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sarthak mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit सार्थक (sārthaka, “meaningful, useful”).
How popular is the name Sarthak in 2025?
Sarthak ranked #6,087 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sarthak?
345 babies have been named Sarthak in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sarthak most popular?
Sarthak peaked in 2015, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Sarthak a boy or girl name?
Sarthak is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sarthak rising or falling?
Sarthak is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.