Aditya
Every Aditya since 1979 — 5,405 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aditya
Aditya is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,886 in 2025 with 83 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 5,405 American babies have been named Aditya. Its peak came in 2008, when 331 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 Aditya stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aditya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 83 | #1,886 |
| 2024 | — | — | 69 | #2,133 |
| 2023 | — | — | 79 | #1,954 |
| 2022 | — | — | 75 | #2,022 |
| 2021 | — | — | 71 | #2,060 |
| 2020 | — | — | 93 | #1,687 |
| 2019 | — | — | 114 | #1,494 |
| 2018 | — | — | 142 | #1,291 |
| 2017 | — | — | 150 | #1,219 |
| 2016 | — | — | 157 | #1,203 |
| 2015 | — | — | 159 | #1,168 |
| 2014 | — | — | 190 | #1,049 |
| 2013 | — | — | 218 | #933 |
| 2012 | — | — | 207 | #970 |
| 2011 | — | — | 225 | #902 |
| 2010 | — | — | 262 | #818 |
| 2009 | — | — | 297 | #768 |
| 2008 | — | — | 331 | #706 |
| 2007 | — | — | 296 | #751 |
| 2006 | — | — | 247 | #823 |
| 2005 | — | — | 276 | #733 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,144 | 246 | #752 |
| 2003 | — | — | 254 | #722 |
| 2002 | — | — | 191 | #866 |
| 2001 | — | — | 141 | #1,042 |
| 2000 | — | — | 119 | #1,162 |
| 1995 | — | — | 57 | #1,603 |
| 1990 | — | — | 16 | #3,610 |
| 1985 | — | — | 11 | #3,806 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,260 |
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Famous people named Aditya
- Aditya Chopra Film director · b. 1971
- Aditya Pancholi Actor · b. 1965
- Aditya Roy Kapur Actor · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aditya in 2025?
Aditya ranked #1,886 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 83 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aditya?
5,405 babies have been named Aditya in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aditya most popular?
Aditya peaked in 2008, when 331 newborns received the name.
Is Aditya a boy or girl name?
Aditya is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aditya rising or falling?
Aditya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aditya?
Well-known people named Aditya include Aditya Chopra (film director), Aditya Pancholi (actor), Aditya Roy Kapur (actor).