Dhruva
Every Dhruva since 1997 — 744 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dhruva
Dhruva is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,309 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 744 American babies have been named Dhruva. Its peak came in 2019, when 64 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Dhruva stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dhruva year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | #2,309 |
| 2024 | 46 | #2,802 |
| 2023 | 46 | #2,774 |
| 2022 | 42 | #2,976 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,033 |
| 2020 | 49 | #2,593 |
| 2019 | 64 | #2,193 |
| 2018 | 57 | #2,328 |
| 2017 | 42 | #2,851 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3,710 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,588 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,927 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,230 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,738 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,714 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,556 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,181 |
| 2008 | 19 | #4,944 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,679 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,594 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,756 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,231 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,397 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,691 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,581 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,015 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dhruva in 2025?
Dhruva ranked #2,309 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dhruva?
744 babies have been named Dhruva in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dhruva most popular?
Dhruva peaked in 2019, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Dhruva a boy or girl name?
Dhruva is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dhruva rising or falling?
Dhruva is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.