Total births
744
Boys' name · since 1997
Dhruva
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 744 babies named Dhruva, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2821
- among boys today
- 744
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
744 babies have been named Dhruva since 1997, making it today's #2821 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dhruva has been recorded 744 times among boys since 1997, currently ranked #2821 nationally and more common than 80% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #2821 among boys today
- 744 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Dhruva is currently the #2821 boys' name in America, more common than 80% of boys - 744 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2821
- among boys today
- 744
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Dhruva vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2821
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 80% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Dhruva was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
64 babies were named Dhruva in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Dhruva compares
744 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
Dhruva's all-time total is 103% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dhruva | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 744 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 64 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dhruva's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dhruva splits its recorded history at 2011: 78% of all births land in the more recent half, 22% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1997 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2019 peak of 64 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dhruva at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#2,821
Active since
1997
Dhruva popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 64
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Dhruva by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Dhruva's strongest decade.
318 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Dhruva births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s 124
2000s
124 births
- 2010s
2010s
318 births
- 2020s
2020s
283 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 318 births (43% of all-time use).
How Dhruva 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 Dhruva's total volume
Dhruva vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dhruva by state
Where Dhruva concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 130 | 17.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 63 | 8.5% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 34 | 4.6% |
| #4 | Washington | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Dhruva's total US births 17.5%
Even split
130 of 744 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dhruva? ▼
Dhruva has been given to 744 babies in the U.S. since 1997, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2821 as of the latest data. 64 babies were born in 2019, its single highest year.
When was Dhruva most popular? ▼
Dhruva was most popular in the 2010s decade with 318 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Dhruva most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dhruva are California (130 births), Texas (63 births), New Jersey (34 births).
How long has the name Dhruva been used? ▼
Records for Dhruva go back to 1997, giving 29 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Dhruva? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dhruv, Dhruvan, Dhruvin, Dhrish, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dhruva's data
- Dhruva's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (318 total births) through the 2020s (283) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Dhruvas (130 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 Dhruva
Nearby Names Like Dhruva
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dhruva
Dhruv Boy
#1090 4,474 births
Dhruvan Boy
#8187 159 births
Dhruvin Boy
65 births
Dhrish Boy
30 births
Dhruvreddy Boy
#9843 22 births
Compare Dhruva side by side: Dhruva vs Dhruv Dhruva vs Dhruvan Dhruva vs Dhruvin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Dhruva
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, 1997–2025 (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. "Dhruva: #2821 Boys' Name - 744 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dhruva. 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 Dhruva 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.