Atharv
Borrowed from Sanskrit अथर्व (atharva).
Every Atharv since 2000 — 2,385 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Atharv
Atharv is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,132 in 2025 with 187 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 2,385 American babies have been named Atharv. Its peak came in 2024, when 224 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 Atharv stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Atharv year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 187 | #1,132 |
| 2024 | 224 | #1,001 |
| 2023 | 222 | #992 |
| 2022 | 223 | #998 |
| 2021 | 217 | #1,006 |
| 2020 | 204 | #1,018 |
| 2019 | 139 | #1,313 |
| 2018 | 139 | #1,306 |
| 2017 | 127 | #1,384 |
| 2016 | 121 | #1,433 |
| 2015 | 91 | #1,703 |
| 2014 | 75 | #1,921 |
| 2013 | 72 | #1,931 |
| 2012 | 76 | #1,893 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,205 |
| 2010 | 51 | #2,431 |
| 2009 | 40 | #2,950 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,836 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,908 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,546 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,837 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11,509 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,289 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10,827 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,349 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,495 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Atharv mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit अथर्व (atharva).
How popular is the name Atharv in 2025?
Atharv ranked #1,132 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 187 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Atharv?
2,385 babies have been named Atharv in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Atharv most popular?
Atharv peaked in 2024, when 224 newborns received the name.
Is Atharv a boy or girl name?
Atharv is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Atharv rising or falling?
Atharv is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.