Total births
291
Boys' name · since 1977
Ganesh
Ganesh has 291 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1993 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 291
- total births
- 1977–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Ganesh is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 291 have been recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Ganesh recorded 291 times among boys since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 1977 to 2021.
- 291 total births
- 1977–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
291 boys have been named Ganesh since 1977, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 291
- total births
- 1977–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Ganesh was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
14 babies were named Ganesh in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Ganesh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ganesh splits its recorded history at 2001: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ganesh at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Ganesh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2021
- Peak year (1993)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Ganesh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Ganesh's strongest decade.
102 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Ganesh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s 38
1980s
38 births
- 1990s
1990s
76 births
- 2000s
2000s
102 births
- 2010s
2010s
48 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 102 births (35% of all-time use).
Ganesh by state
Where Ganesh concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 6 | 2.1% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.7% |
New York share of Ganesh's total US births 2.1%
Even split
6 of 291 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ganesh? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 291 babies named Ganesh. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 14 births.
When was Ganesh most popular? ▼
Ganesh was most popular in the 2000s decade with 102 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Ganesh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ganesh are New York (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Ganesh been used? ▼
Records for Ganesh go back to 1977, giving 45 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Ganesh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gannon, Ganon, Gannicus, Gannen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ganesh's data
- Ganesh's decade-level peak was the 2000s (102 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Ganeshs (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Ganesh
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ganesh
Gannon Boy
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Ganon Boy
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Gannicus Boy
45 births
Gannen Boy
30 births
Gant Boy
23 births
Compare Ganesh side by side: Ganesh vs Gannon Ganesh vs Ganon Ganesh vs Gannicus
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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, 1977–2021 (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. "Ganesh: Baby Name Since 1977 - 291 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ganesh. 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 Ganesh 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.