Atharva
Every Atharva since 1999 — 1,094 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Atharva
Atharva is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,057 in 2025 with 72 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 1,094 American babies have been named Atharva. Its peak came in 2020, when 75 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 Atharva stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Atharva year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | #2,057 |
| 2024 | 66 | #2,191 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2,388 |
| 2022 | 68 | #2,151 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2,415 |
| 2020 | 75 | #1,939 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,267 |
| 2018 | 43 | #2,802 |
| 2017 | 47 | #2,638 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2,839 |
| 2015 | 46 | #2,649 |
| 2014 | 39 | #2,935 |
| 2013 | 41 | #2,809 |
| 2012 | 45 | #2,680 |
| 2011 | 44 | #2,703 |
| 2010 | 41 | #2,876 |
| 2009 | 41 | #2,901 |
| 2008 | 43 | #2,791 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,516 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,529 |
| 2005 | 26 | #3,626 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,868 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,292 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,197 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,314 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,361 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Atharva in 2025?
Atharva ranked #2,057 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 72 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Atharva?
1,094 babies have been named Atharva in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Atharva most popular?
Atharva peaked in 2020, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Atharva a boy or girl name?
Atharva is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Atharva rising or falling?
Atharva is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.