Adarsh
Borrowed from Sanskrit आदर्श (ādarśa).
Every Adarsh since 1975 — 628 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adarsh
Adarsh is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,863 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 628 American babies have been named Adarsh. Its peak came in 2008, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Adarsh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adarsh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #5,863 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,267 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,668 |
| 2022 | 5 | #12,380 |
| 2021 | 8 | #8,844 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,087 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,107 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,161 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,794 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,329 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,716 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,636 |
| 2013 | 25 | #3,965 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,866 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,825 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3,634 |
| 2009 | 35 | #3,225 |
| 2008 | 40 | #2,948 |
| 2007 | 34 | #3,251 |
| 2006 | 35 | #3,083 |
| 2005 | 35 | #2,961 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,368 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3,443 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3,450 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,512 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,067 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,410 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,831 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,472 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adarsh mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit आदर्श (ādarśa).
How popular is the name Adarsh in 2025?
Adarsh ranked #5,863 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adarsh?
628 babies have been named Adarsh in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adarsh most popular?
Adarsh peaked in 2008, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Adarsh a boy or girl name?
Adarsh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Adarsh rising or falling?
Adarsh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.