Agastya
Every Agastya since 2002 — 1,608 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Agastya
Agastya is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #929 in 2025 with 253 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 1,608 American babies have been named Agastya. Its peak came in 2025, when 253 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 Agastya stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Agastya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 253 | #929 |
| 2024 | 205 | #1,062 |
| 2023 | 160 | #1,230 |
| 2022 | 144 | #1,308 |
| 2021 | 119 | #1,496 |
| 2020 | 107 | #1,539 |
| 2019 | 75 | #1,955 |
| 2018 | 60 | #2,263 |
| 2017 | 55 | #2,346 |
| 2016 | 63 | #2,169 |
| 2015 | 76 | #1,910 |
| 2014 | 41 | #2,848 |
| 2013 | 58 | #2,226 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,451 |
| 2011 | 37 | #3,047 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,256 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3,164 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,543 |
| 2007 | 31 | #3,445 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,792 |
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| 2002 | 5 | #10,704 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Agastya in 2025?
Agastya ranked #929 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 253 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Agastya?
1,608 babies have been named Agastya in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Agastya most popular?
Agastya peaked in 2025, when 253 newborns received the name.
Is Agastya a boy or girl name?
Agastya is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Agastya rising or falling?
Agastya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.