Total births
628
Boys' name · since 1975
Adarsh
Adarsh has 628 recorded births since 1975 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7380
- among boys today
- 628
- born since 1975
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Adarsh is the #7380 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 628 recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Adarsh recorded 628 times among boys since 1975, holding rank #7380 nationally today, ahead of 48% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2025.
- #7380 among boys today
- 628 born since 1975
- 2000s peak decade
- 48% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Adarsh is currently the #7380 boys' name in America, more common than 48% of boys - 628 born since 1975, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7380
- among boys today
- 628
- born since 1975
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Adarsh vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7380
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 48% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Adarsh was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
40 babies were named Adarsh in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Adarsh compares
628 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
Adarsh's all-time total is 71% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Adarsh | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 628 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 23 | 22,252 |
Adarsh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Adarsh's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Adarsh at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#7,380
Active since
1975
Adarsh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Adarsh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Adarsh's strongest decade.
301 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Adarsh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1990s 73
1990s
73 births
- 2000s
2000s
301 births
- 2010s
2010s
185 births
- 2020s 64
2020s
64 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 301 births (48% of all-time use).
How Adarsh 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 Adarsh's total volume
Adarsh vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Adarsh by state
Where Adarsh concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 102 | 16.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 18 | 2.9% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Adarsh's total US births 16.2%
Even split
102 of 628 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Adarsh? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 628 babies named Adarsh. Today it holds rank #7380 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 40 births.
When was Adarsh most popular? ▼
Adarsh was most popular in the 2000s decade with 301 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Adarsh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Adarsh are California (102 births), Texas (18 births), New Jersey (10 births).
How long has the name Adarsh been used? ▼
Records for Adarsh go back to 1975, giving 51 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Adarsh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Adam, Adan, Adalberto, Adair, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Adarsh's data
- Adarsh's decade-level peak was the 2000s (301 total births); usage has since declined to 64 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Adarshs (102 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 Adarsh
Nearby Names Like Adarsh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Adarsh
Adam Boy
#100 580,378 births
Adan Boy
#496 31,478 births
Adalberto Boy
#5273 4,633 births
Adair Boy
#2375 1,797 births
Adarius Boy
#6005 1,321 births
Compare Adarsh side by side: Adarsh vs Adam Adarsh vs Adan Adarsh vs Adalberto
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Adarsh
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1975–2025 (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. "Adarsh: #7380 Boys' Name - 628 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/adarsh. 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 Adarsh 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 July 2026.