How Many People Are Named Rishav?

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

Rishav
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Rishav means 'king' in Sanskrit, making it a regal choice. Only 1 in 1,258,518 Americans are named Rishav, with just 262 living today. The name peaked in popularity in 2019, showing its rise among younger parents.

~262
Living in US
1 in 1,258,518
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
King
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Regal Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,370
Worldwide Bearers
#82,446
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
5,745
🇵🇱 Poland
377
🇿🇦 South Africa
45
🇳🇵 Nepal
41
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
39
🇺🇸 United States
33
🇶🇦 Qatar
31
🇨🇦 Canada
10
🇹🇭 Thailand
10
🇬🇧 England
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
262 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
265
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 265 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
95

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

📜 Rishav Through the Generations

Rishav, a name that carries the weight of royalty, has seen a steady increase in usage since its introduction. With only 265 births recorded throughout history, it's clear that Rishav remains a rare gem in the world of names. Interestingly, all 265 individuals bearing this name are under 30 years old, indicating that Rishav is truly a modern name embraced by contemporary families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 12

✨ Similar Names to Rishav

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rishav's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Rishav

How Many People Have the Name Rishav?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 262 people in the United States currently share the name Rishav. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,258,518 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rishav a Common or Rare Name?

Rishav 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 Rishav Mean?

Rishav means "king" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rishav Most Popular?

The name Rishav reached peak popularity in 2019, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Rishav?

Approximately 262 people named Rishav live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 265. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,258,518 Americans.

Is Rishav a rare name?

Rishav is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,258,518 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rishav mean?

Rishav means "king" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Rishav more male or female?

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

When was Rishav most popular?

Rishav peaked in 2019 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US262
All-Time Births265
1 in X1 in 1,258,518
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2019
World Rank#82,446
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.