Declining since 2002.
Popularity of Shruthi since 1993
Babies named Shruthi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 276 |
| 2010s | 132 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shruthi is a Sanskrit name meaning 'melody,' drawn from the musical term for the smallest pitch interval in Indian classical music. It entered U.S. baby name records in 1993, rising quickly to a peak rank of 2,782 in 2003 before beginning a gradual decline. While it was never among the top 1,000 names nationally, it achieved moderate use within Indian-American communities. In 2025 the name continues to be used at a declining rate, having fallen from its peak trajectory year of 2002. Shruthi's history outside India is relatively short, reflecting the broader adoption of culturally specific names among diaspora families.
Shruthi (श्रुति) is a Sanskrit word meaning 'that which is heard' or 'melody.' In the context of Indian classical music, it refers to the smallest interval of pitch that the human ear can detect. The name has been used in South Indian families, particularly among Tamil and Kannada speakers, as a feminine given name since the late 20th century. It became increasingly popular in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shruthu, Shruthi, Shruth
Sibling names for Shruthi
Names that share Shruthi's style, for a brother or sister.
