How Many People Are Named Rishi?
Complete statistics for the name Rishi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rishi means 'teacher' in Sanskrit, making it both meaningful and rare, only 1 in 68,157 Americans are named Rishi, with just 4,842 living today. The majority, 82%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 9 symbolizes compassion, completion, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 4,934 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rishi Through the Generations
Rishi has seen steady popularity, peaking in 2023 with 228 births. Today, 4,030 people named Rishi are under 30, while 904 are between 30 and 60, indicating a young demographic. With an average age of 19, Rishi stands out as a name embraced by younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Rishi
Rishi is a given name. Notable people with this name include:Rishi Bachan, West Indies cricketer Rishi Bhat, American child actor and internet entrepreneur Rishi Devkota, Nepalese communist leader Danko Jones (musician), Canadian rock musician, singer and composer Rishi Kapoor (1952–2020), Indian Bollywood actor, film producer and director Rishi Kumaar (1975–2018), Singaporean actor, musician, lyricist Rishi Prakash Tyagi, senior police officer in India Rishi Ram, Fijian civil servant and former diplomat of Indian descent Rishi Reddi, American author Rishi Rich or Rishpal Singh, British Indian…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rishi's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Rishi
How Many People Have the Name Rishi?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 345 people in the United States currently share the name Rishi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 960,723 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rishi a Common or Rare Name?
Rishi 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 Rishi Mean?
Rishi means "teacher" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rishi in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Rishi Most Popular?
The name Rishi reached peak popularity in 2023, with 228 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Rishi?
Approximately 345 people named Rishi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 345. That works out to roughly 1 in 960,723 Americans.
Is Rishi a rare name?
Rishi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 960,723 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rishi mean?
Rishi means "teacher" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Rishi more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rishi are male and 0% are female.
When was Rishi most popular?
Rishi peaked in 2023 with 228 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.