Raghav
Borrowed from Sanskrit राघव (rāghava).
Every Raghav since 1990 — 1,335 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Raghav
Raghav is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,835 in 2025 with 87 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 1,335 American babies have been named Raghav. Its peak came in 2025, when 87 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 Raghav stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Raghav year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87 | #1,835 |
| 2024 | 71 | #2,111 |
| 2023 | 47 | #2,762 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,090 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,560 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,820 |
| 2019 | 33 | #3,479 |
| 2018 | 45 | #2,736 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3,178 |
| 2016 | 55 | #2,380 |
| 2015 | 66 | #2,128 |
| 2014 | 50 | #2,508 |
| 2013 | 46 | #2,616 |
| 2012 | 53 | #2,407 |
| 2011 | 53 | #2,396 |
| 2010 | 50 | #2,502 |
| 2009 | 55 | #2,376 |
| 2008 | 53 | #2,425 |
| 2007 | 53 | #2,431 |
| 2006 | 54 | #2,343 |
| 2005 | 67 | #1,910 |
| 2004 | 43 | #2,560 |
| 2003 | 35 | #2,833 |
| 2002 | 39 | #2,539 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,082 |
| 2000 | 26 | #3,276 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,219 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,877 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raghav mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit राघव (rāghava).
How popular is the name Raghav in 2025?
Raghav ranked #1,835 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 87 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Raghav?
1,335 babies have been named Raghav in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Raghav most popular?
Raghav peaked in 2025, when 87 newborns received the name.
Is Raghav a boy or girl name?
Raghav is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Raghav rising or falling?
Raghav is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.