How Many People Are Named Abhishek?

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

Abhishek
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Abhishek means 'to anoint' in Sanskrit, giving it a spiritual touch. Only 740 people named Abhishek live in the US today, making up just 1 in 445,733 Americans. The majority, 73%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern name.

~740
Living in US
1 in 445,733
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To anoint
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and compassion.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

499,501
Worldwide Bearers
#2,022
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
476,332
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
5,407
🇵🇱 Poland
4,759
🇺🇸 United States
3,174
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,632
🇴🇲 Oman
1,052
🇬🇧 England
1,025
🇶🇦 Qatar
716
🇹🇭 Thailand
702
🇨🇦 Canada
572

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
740 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
553
Would be under 30 (73%)
205
Would be 30–60 (27%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 758 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: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
86
International
100

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

📜 Abhishek Through the Generations

Abhishek peaked in popularity in 2000 with 63 births, but its trend has been declining since then. As of now, there are 758 recorded births in the US throughout history. People named Abhishek are predominantly young, with 553 under 30 and 205 aged between 30 and 60. This age distribution suggests that Abhishek is a relatively new name, embraced by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 98
New Jersey 47
New York 41
Illinois 14
Texas 13

⭐ Famous People Named Abhishek

Abhishek is a male given name that has its roots in the Sanskrit word abhiseka. The conceptual meaning of abhiseka is related to purification, cleansing or anointing.…

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✨ Similar Names to Abhishek

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Abhishek's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Abhishek

How Many People Have the Name Abhishek?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 740 people in the United States currently share the name Abhishek. That works out to roughly 1 in every 445,733 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Abhishek a Common or Rare Name?

Abhishek 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 Abhishek Mean?

Abhishek means "to anoint" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Abhishek Most Popular?

The name Abhishek reached peak popularity in 2000, with 63 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 Abhishek?

Approximately 740 people named Abhishek live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 758. That works out to roughly 1 in 445,733 Americans.

Is Abhishek a rare name?

Abhishek is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 445,733 Americans has this name.

What does the name Abhishek mean?

Abhishek means "to anoint" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Abhishek more male or female?

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

When was Abhishek most popular?

Abhishek peaked in 2000 with 63 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 US740
All-Time Births758
1 in X1 in 445,733
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age26
Peak Year2000
World Rank#2,022
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.