BoySanskrit origin

Ashwin: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A celestial name from the divine horseman healers of legend.

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Current rank
#2824
Peak
#1442 in 2001

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1976: #565119761980: #310819801990: #262819902000: #162820002005: #189220052010: #183420102015: #199920152020: #28242020#1#5651

What Ashwin Means

Ashwin is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A celestial name from the divine horseman healers of legend.

How Popular Ashwin Is

Ashwin currently ranks #2824 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1442 in 2001. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Ashwin

  • Ashwin is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Ashwin is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
  • It draws from ancient mythology and legend.

Names Like Ashwin

Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Ashwin

Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Ashwin.

Questions About Ashwin

What does Ashwin mean?

Ashwin is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A celestial name from the divine horseman healers of legend.

How popular is Ashwin?

Ashwin currently ranks #2824 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1442 in 2001. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Ashwin come from?

Ashwin comes from Sanskrit roots. Ashwin is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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