Declining since 2003, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Shruti since 1974
Babies named Shruti per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 103 |
| 1990s | 244 |
| 2000s | 474 |
| 2010s | 220 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Shruti first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974, and reached its peak popularity in 2002. Since 2003, its usage has been gradually declining. The name remains relatively rare: in 2025, roughly 1 in every 229,610 newborns was named Shruti, ranking 11,932. Shruti is a Sanskrit name with deep religious significance in Hinduism, referring to sacred revealed texts. It is most commonly used among Indian American families, though it has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state.
Shruti derives from the Sanskrit root श्रु (śru), meaning "to hear." In Hinduism, Shruti refers to a body of authoritative sacred texts, including the Vedas, that are considered divinely revealed or "heard" by ancient sages. The name has been used in India for centuries, often favored by Hindu families. It gained some popularity in the United States from the 1970s onward, particularly among the Indian diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shru, Ruti
Variants: Sruti
Sibling names for Shruti
Names that share Shruti's style, for a brother or sister.
