Total births
2,385
Boys' name · since 2000
Atharv
Since 2000, U.S. Social Security records show 2,385 babies named Atharv, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1004
- among boys today
- 2,385
- born since 2000
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other boys
Atharv currently ranks #1004 among boys' names in America, with 2,385 babies recorded since 2000.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Atharv has been recorded 2,385 times among boys since 2000, currently ranked #1004 nationally and more common than 93% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2000 to 2025.
- #1004 among boys today
- 2,385 born since 2000
- 2020s peak decade
- 93% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Atharv is currently the #1004 boys' name in America, more common than 93% of boys - 2,385 born since 2000, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1004
- among boys today
- 2,385
- born since 2000
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other boys
Atharv vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1004
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 93% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Atharv was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
224 babies were named Atharv in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Atharv compares
2,385 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
Atharv's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Atharv | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,385 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 224 | 23 | 22,252 |
Atharv's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Atharv's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 86% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 14%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 224, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Atharv at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,004
Active since
2000
Atharv popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2000–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 224
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Atharv by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Atharv's strongest decade.
1,277 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Atharv births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 158
2000s
158 births
- 2010s
2010s
950 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,277 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 1,277 births (54% of all-time use).
How Atharv 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 Atharv's total volume
Atharv vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Atharv by state
Where Atharv concentrates geographically, total births since 2000
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 457 | 19.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 255 | 10.7% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 209 | 8.8% |
| #4 | Washington | | 121 | 5.1% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 116 | 4.9% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 86 | 3.6% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 68 | 2.9% |
| #8 | Massachusetts | | 66 | 2.8% |
California share of Atharv's total US births 19.2%
Even split
457 of 2,385 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 21 reporting states.
Atharv appears in 21 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Atharv? ▼
Atharv has been given to 2,385 babies in the U.S. since 2000, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1004 as of the latest data. 224 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Atharv most popular? ▼
Atharv was most popular in the 2020s decade with 1,277 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Atharv most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Atharv are California (457 births), Texas (255 births), New Jersey (209 births).
How long has the name Atharv been used? ▼
Records for Atharv go back to 2000, giving 26 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Atharv? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Athan, Athanasios, Atharva, Athen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Atharv's data
- California records the most Atharvs (457 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 Atharv
Nearby Names Like Atharv
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Atharv
Athan Boy
#2318 2,173 births
Athanasios Boy
#4459 1,284 births
Atharva Boy
#2207 1,094 births
Athen Boy
#4505 692 births
Athony Boy
516 births
Compare Atharv side by side: Atharv vs Athan Atharv vs Athanasios Atharv vs Atharva
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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, 2000–2025 (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. "Atharv: #1004 Boys' Name - 2,385 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/atharv. 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 Atharv 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.