Rishab
Every Rishab since 1995 — 644 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rishab
Rishab is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,112 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 644 American babies have been named Rishab. Its peak came in 2006, when 47 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 Rishab stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rishab 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 | #8,112 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,684 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,566 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,563 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,720 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,342 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,265 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,277 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,508 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,937 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,367 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,937 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,360 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,078 |
| 2010 | 38 | #3,063 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,399 |
| 2008 | 40 | #2,993 |
| 2007 | 46 | #2,676 |
| 2006 | 47 | #2,567 |
| 2005 | 46 | #2,486 |
| 2004 | 32 | #3,139 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,243 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,245 |
| 2001 | 37 | #2,606 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,884 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,629 |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rishab in 2025?
Rishab ranked #8,112 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 Rishab?
644 babies have been named Rishab in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rishab most popular?
Rishab peaked in 2006, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Rishab a boy or girl name?
Rishab is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rishab rising or falling?
Rishab is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.