How Many People Are Named Abhinav?

Complete statistics for the name Abhinav: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Abhinav
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Abhinav means 'new' or 'innovative', a fitting name for someone who stands out. Only 1,930 people in the US today share this very rare name, making up just 1 in 170,990 Americans. The majority, 96%, are under 30, showing how modern and trendy this name really is.

~1,930
Living in US
1 in 170,990
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
New, innovative
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Innovative Creative Inspired
3
Life Path Number

Life path number 3 symbolizes self-expression, creativity, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

62,147
Worldwide Bearers
#15,420
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
58,222
🇺🇸 United States
957
🇵🇱 Poland
754
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
488
🇬🇧 England
264
🇨🇦 Canada
241
🇳🇵 Nepal
239
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇹🇭 Thailand
136
🇦🇺 Australia
103

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,930 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
1,884
Would be under 30 (96%)
71
Would be 30–60 (4%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,955 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Abhinav Through the Generations

Abhinav has seen its peak popularity in 2008 with 133 births, but since then, the trend has been declining. As of now, there are 1,930 people named Abhinav living in the United States, with most of them being under 30 years old. This age skew indicates that Abhinav is a relatively new name, embraced by younger parents. Among those counted, 1,884 are under 30, while only 71 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's becoming less popular among new parents, yet still cherished by those who chose it for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 372
Texas 162
New Jersey 151
Illinois 69
Michigan 56
Virginia 56
New York 27
Pennsylvania 22
Georgia 18
Maryland 18

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Abhinav's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Abhinav

How Many People Have the Name Abhinav?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,930 people in the United States currently share the name Abhinav. That works out to roughly 1 in every 170,990 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Abhinav a Common or Rare Name?

Abhinav is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Abhinav Mean?

Abhinav means "new, innovative" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Abhinav in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Abhinav Most Popular?

The name Abhinav reached peak popularity in 2008, with 133 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Abhinav?

Approximately 1,930 people named Abhinav live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,955. That works out to roughly 1 in 170,990 Americans.

Is Abhinav a rare name?

Abhinav is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 170,990 Americans has this name.

What does the name Abhinav mean?

Abhinav means "new, innovative" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Abhinav more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Abhinav are male and 0% are female.

When was Abhinav most popular?

Abhinav peaked in 2008 with 133 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,930
All-Time Births1,955
1 in X1 in 170,990
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2008
World Rank#15,420
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.