Total births
571
Boys' name · since 2003
Aarnav
Since 2003, U.S. Social Security records show 571 babies named Aarnav, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8713
- among boys today
- 571
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 39%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Aarnav is the #8713 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 571 recorded since 2003.
Social Security Administration records show Aarnav recorded 571 times among boys since 2003, holding rank #8713 nationally today, ahead of 39% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2025.
- #8713 among boys today
- 571 born since 2003
- 2010s peak decade
- 39% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aarnav is currently the #8713 boys' name in America, more common than 39% of boys - 571 born since 2003, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8713
- among boys today
- 571
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 39%
- more common than other boys
Aarnav vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8713
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 39% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Aarnav was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
62 babies were named Aarnav in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Aarnav compares
571 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aarnav's all-time total is 56% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aarnav | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 571 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 62 | 23 | 22,252 |
Aarnav's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Aarnav's full recorded timeline at 2014, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2003, with just 8 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2012 peak of 62 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Aarnav at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#8,713
Active since
2003
Aarnav popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Aarnav by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aarnav's strongest decade.
345 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Aarnav births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
138 births
- 2010s
2010s
345 births
- 2020s 88
2020s
88 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 345 births (60% of all-time use).
How Aarnav compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Aarnav's total volume
Aarnav vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Aarnav by state
Where Aarnav concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 74 | 13.0% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 19 | 3.3% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 11 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Aarnav's total US births 13.0%
Even split
74 of 571 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aarnav? ▼
571 babies have been named Aarnav since 2003. It currently ranks #8713 among boys. The peak year was 2012 with 62 births.
When was Aarnav most popular? ▼
Aarnav was most popular in the 2010s decade with 345 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Aarnav most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aarnav are California (74 births), New Jersey (19 births), Ohio (11 births).
How long has the name Aarnav been used? ▼
Records for Aarnav go back to 2003, giving 23 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Aarnav? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aaron, Aarav, Aarush, Aaryan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Aarnav's data
- Aarnav's decade-level peak was the 2010s (345 total births); usage has since declined to 88 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Aarnavs (74 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aarnav
Nearby Names Like Aarnav
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aarnav
Aaron Boy
#79 614,462 births
Aarav Boy
#676 8,209 births
Aarush Boy
#1618 3,060 births
Aaryan Boy
#2130 2,149 births
Aarron Boy
1,240 births
Compare Aarnav side by side: Aarnav vs Aaron Aarnav vs Aarav Aarnav vs Aarush
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2003–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aarnav: #8713 Boys' Name - 571 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aarnav. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aarnav draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.