Aarnav
Every Aarnav since 2003 — 571 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aarnav
Aarnav is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,679 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 571 American babies have been named Aarnav. Its peak came in 2012, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aarnav stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aarnav year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,679 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,315 |
| 2023 | 15 | #5,932 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,215 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,776 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,540 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,779 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,542 |
| 2017 | 25 | #4,106 |
| 2016 | 26 | #3,990 |
| 2015 | 45 | #2,684 |
| 2014 | 46 | #2,622 |
| 2013 | 43 | #2,715 |
| 2012 | 62 | #2,155 |
| 2011 | 33 | #3,307 |
| 2010 | 37 | #3,073 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3,332 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,922 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,375 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,866 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,280 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,008 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7,832 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aarnav in 2025?
Aarnav ranked #7,679 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aarnav?
571 babies have been named Aarnav in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aarnav most popular?
Aarnav peaked in 2012, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Aarnav a boy or girl name?
Aarnav is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aarnav rising or falling?
Aarnav is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.