Ashwin Boy

Popularity: #909 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ASH-win //ˈæʃ.wɪn//

Origin: Sanskrit; Indian

Meaning: Sanskrit: light; Indian: one who is skilled

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ashwin has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, deriving from the word "Aśvin," which refers to the twin Vedic deities associated with medicine and health in Hindu mythology. The term itself is believed to be linked to the concept of "horseman" or "light" in Sanskrit, symbolizing speed and agility.

This name entered the broader cultural lexicon through its association with the Ashvins, who are often depicted as divine physicians and are celebrated in various Hindu texts, including the Rigveda, one of the oldest known scriptures, dating back to around 1500 BCE to 1200 BCE. Historically, the significance of Ashwin extends beyond its mythological roots.

In the Hindu calendar, Ashwin is also the name of a month, typically falling between September and October, which is associated with the harvest season. This period is marked by various festivals, including the celebration of Navaratri, which honors the divine feminine and is observed with great fervor across India.

The month of Ashwin is thus imbued with cultural importance, symbolizing renewal and abundance. The name has also found resonance in literature and art, often representing themes of healing, vitality, and the duality of life, as embodied by the Ashvins.

In addition to its mythological and cultural significance, Ashwin has been used in various forms of Indian classical music and dance, further embedding it within the cultural fabric of India. While diminutive forms of the name may exist, the name Ashwin itself carries a weight of historical and cultural significance that has allowed it to endure through centuries.

Famous people named Ashwin

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Ashwin Sanghi is an author best known for The Rozabal Line, Chanakya's Chant, and The Krishna Key.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ashwin was first seen in the United States in 1976.

Ashwin has ranked as high as #3375 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New Jersey, New York, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Ashwin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ashwin is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ashwin was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ashwin.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 29 29
2024 33 33
2023 30 30
2022 38 38
2021 45 45
2020 42 42
2019 50 50
2018 50 50
2017 56 56
2016 71 71
2015 72 72
2014 65 65
2013 70 70
2012 57 57
2011 61 61
2010 79 79
2009 54 54
2008 83 83
2007 59 59
2006 81 81
2005 67 67
2004 80 80
2003 79 79
2002 81 81
2001 86 86
2000 73 73
1999 75 75
1998 65 65
1997 43 43
1996 43 43
1995 31 31
1994 37 37
1993 28 28
1992 32 32
1991 38 38
1990 25 25
1989 23 23
1988 16 16
1987 31 31
1986 17 17
1985 26 26
1984 21 21
1983 11 11
1982 12 12
1981 7 7
1980 14 14
1979 9 9
1977 7 7
1976 5 5

Top States for Ashwin (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 5
50%
TX 5
50%