How Many People Are Named Raghav?

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

Raghav
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Raghav means 'king' in Sanskrit, making it a regal choice. Only 1,233 people named Raghav live in the US today, which means 1 in 267,622 Americans share this name. The peak year was 2024, showing its popularity among younger generations.

~1,233
Living in US
1 in 267,622
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
King
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Ambitious Confident
3
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

43,214
Worldwide Bearers
#20,857
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
41,005
🇺🇸 United States
601
🇳🇵 Nepal
350
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
290
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇬🇧 England
184
🇨🇦 Canada
107
🇹🇭 Thailand
91
🇰🇼 Kuwait
66
🇦🇺 Australia
59

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,233 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
1,182
Would be under 30 (95%)
66
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,248 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Raghav Through the Generations

Raghav saw its highest birth rate in 2024 with 71 births, marking a significant spike in usage. Today, most people named Raghav are under 30, with only 66 individuals aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This indicates a name that's very much associated with the younger generation, with a slow decline in recent years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 255
New Jersey 110
Texas 67
Illinois 15
Michigan 10
New York 6
Georgia 5
Massachusetts 5
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Raghav

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Raghav's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Raghav

How Many People Have the Name Raghav?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,233 people in the United States currently share the name Raghav. That works out to roughly 1 in every 267,622 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Raghav a Common or Rare Name?

Raghav 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 Raghav Mean?

Raghav means "king" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Raghav Most Popular?

The name Raghav reached peak popularity in 2024, with 71 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Raghav?

Approximately 1,233 people named Raghav live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,248. That works out to roughly 1 in 267,622 Americans.

Is Raghav a rare name?

Raghav is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 267,622 Americans has this name.

What does the name Raghav mean?

Raghav means "king" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Raghav more male or female?

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

When was Raghav most popular?

Raghav peaked in 2024 with 71 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US1,233
All-Time Births1,248
1 in X1 in 267,622
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2024
World Rank#20,857
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.