Karthikeya
Every Karthikeya since 2004 — 370 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karthikeya
Karthikeya is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,478 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 370 American babies have been named Karthikeya. Its peak came in 2016, when 39 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 Karthikeya stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karthikeya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3,478 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,165 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,281 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,320 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,025 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,142 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,687 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,670 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,930 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,035 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,228 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,422 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,081 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,492 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,247 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,334 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,444 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13,587 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,337 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,135 |
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| 2004 | 6 | #10,675 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Karthikeya in 2025?
Karthikeya ranked #3,478 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Karthikeya?
370 babies have been named Karthikeya in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karthikeya most popular?
Karthikeya peaked in 2016, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Karthikeya a boy or girl name?
Karthikeya is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karthikeya rising or falling?
Karthikeya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.