Kartik
Every Kartik since 1973 — 495 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kartik
Kartik is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,947 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 495 American babies have been named Kartik. Its peak came in 2000, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kartik stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kartik year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,947 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,512 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,582 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,747 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,363 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,823 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,930 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,231 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,497 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,223 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,306 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,853 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,826 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,828 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,249 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,460 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,005 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,367 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,574 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,670 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,268 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,639 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,931 |
| 2002 | 15 | #5,030 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,215 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,854 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,341 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,458 |
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Famous people named Kartik
- Kartik Aaryan Actor · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kartik in 2025?
Kartik ranked #7,947 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kartik?
495 babies have been named Kartik in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kartik most popular?
Kartik peaked in 2000, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Kartik a boy or girl name?
Kartik is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kartik rising or falling?
Kartik has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Kartik?
Well-known people named Kartik include Kartik Aaryan (actor).