Madhav
Borrowed from Hindi माधव (mādhav).
Every Madhav since 1992 — 642 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Madhav
Madhav is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,418 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 642 American babies have been named Madhav. Its peak came in 2023, when 35 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 Madhav stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Madhav year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #3,418 |
| 2024 | 34 | #3,432 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3,394 |
| 2022 | 32 | #3,587 |
| 2021 | 31 | #3,621 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,381 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,688 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,758 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,637 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,418 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,947 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,180 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,922 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,174 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,449 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,597 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3,605 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,647 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,587 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,175 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,190 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,378 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,957 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,608 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,761 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,498 |
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Famous people named Madhav
- Madhav Kumar Nepal Politician · b. 1953
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Madhav mean?
Borrowed from Hindi माधव (mādhav).
How popular is the name Madhav in 2025?
Madhav ranked #3,418 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Madhav?
642 babies have been named Madhav in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Madhav most popular?
Madhav peaked in 2023, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Madhav a boy or girl name?
Madhav is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Madhav rising or falling?
Madhav is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Madhav?
Well-known people named Madhav include Madhav Kumar Nepal (politician).