Abhimanyu
Borrowed from Sanskrit अभिमन्यु (abhimanyu, “Abhimanyu”).
Every Abhimanyu since 1993 — 307 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abhimanyu
Abhimanyu is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,848 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 307 American babies have been named Abhimanyu. Its peak came in 2025, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Abhimanyu stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abhimanyu year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3,848 |
| 2024 | 12 | #6,838 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,292 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,876 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,033 |
| 2020 | 14 | #5,985 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,410 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,772 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,554 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,127 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,750 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,055 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,543 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9,724 |
| 2011 | 6 | #10,820 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,360 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,803 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,191 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,267 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,740 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,147 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,247 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,459 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,346 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abhimanyu mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit अभिमन्यु (abhimanyu, “Abhimanyu”).
How popular is the name Abhimanyu in 2025?
Abhimanyu ranked #3,848 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abhimanyu?
307 babies have been named Abhimanyu in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abhimanyu most popular?
Abhimanyu peaked in 2025, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Abhimanyu a boy or girl name?
Abhimanyu is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abhimanyu rising or falling?
Abhimanyu is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.