Shruti
Borrowed from Sanskrit श्रुति (śruti).
Every Shruti since 1974 — 1,095 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shruti
Shruti is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,987 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 1,095 American babies have been named Shruti. Its peak came in 2002, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Shruti stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shruti year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,987 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,393 |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,341 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,287 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,296 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,458 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,236 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,868 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,809 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,151 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,871 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,093 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,527 |
| 2010 | 38 | #4,016 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,467 |
| 2008 | 49 | #3,416 |
| 2007 | 53 | #3,241 |
| 2006 | 46 | #3,499 |
| 2005 | 41 | #3,638 |
| 2004 | 50 | #3,121 |
| 2003 | 48 | #3,123 |
| 2002 | 63 | #2,526 |
| 2001 | 45 | #3,135 |
| 2000 | 45 | #3,114 |
| 1995 | 20 | #4,998 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,811 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,495 |
| 1980 | 6 | #10,192 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,386 |
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Famous people named Shruti
- Shruti Haasan Actor · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shruti mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit श्रुति (śruti).
How popular is the name Shruti in 2025?
Shruti ranked #12,987 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shruti?
1,095 babies have been named Shruti in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shruti most popular?
Shruti peaked in 2002, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Shruti a boy or girl name?
Shruti is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shruti rising or falling?
Shruti is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shruti?
Well-known people named Shruti include Shruti Haasan (actor).