Prithvi
Borrowed from Sanskrit पृथ्वी (pṛthvī, “the vast one”), an epithet for Earth.
Every Prithvi since 1996 — 388 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Prithvi
Prithvi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,356 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 388 American babies have been named Prithvi. Its peak came in 2009, 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 Prithvi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Prithvi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,356 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,725 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,862 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,142 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,997 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,384 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,067 |
| 2018 | 10 | #8,018 |
| 2017 | 12 | #7,004 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,495 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,230 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,428 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,454 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,229 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,143 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,418 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,709 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,428 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,974 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,815 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,805 |
| 2004 | 9 | #8,016 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,760 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,325 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,337 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,703 |
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Famous people named Prithvi
- Prithvi Narayan Shah Politician · 1723–1775
- Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah Politician · 1875–1911
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prithvi mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit पृथ्वी (pṛthvī, “the vast one”), an epithet for Earth.
How popular is the name Prithvi in 2025?
Prithvi ranked #6,356 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Prithvi?
388 babies have been named Prithvi in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Prithvi most popular?
Prithvi peaked in 2009, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Prithvi a boy or girl name?
Prithvi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Prithvi rising or falling?
Prithvi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Prithvi?
Well-known people named Prithvi include Prithvi Narayan Shah (politician), Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah (politician).