Total births
239
Boys' name · since 1981
Kaushik
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 239 babies named Kaushik, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 239
- total births
- 1981–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Kaushik sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 239 recorded since 1981.
Social Security Administration records show Kaushik recorded 239 times among boys since 1981, 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 1981 to 2018.
- 239 total births
- 1981–2018 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
239 boys have been named Kaushik since 1981, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2018.
- 239
- total births
- 1981–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Kaushik was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
25 babies were named Kaushik in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Kaushik's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaushik's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kaushik at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Kaushik popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2018
- Peak year (2002)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Kaushik by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kaushik's strongest decade.
146 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Kaushik births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
- 2000s
2000s
146 births
- 2010s 53
2010s
53 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 146 births (61% of all-time use).
Kaushik by state
Where Kaushik concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 19 | 7.9% |
California share of Kaushik's total US births 7.9%
19 of 239 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaushik? ▼
Kaushik has been given to 239 babies in the U.S. since 1981, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2018. 25 babies were born in 2002, its single highest year.
When was Kaushik most popular? ▼
Kaushik was most popular in the 2000s decade with 146 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Kaushik most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaushik are California (19 births).
How long has the name Kaushik been used? ▼
Kaushik has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 38 years of data through 2018.
What names are similar to Kaushik? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kauan, Kaulder, Kaulana, Kaushal, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kaushik's data
- Kaushik's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (146 total births) through the 2010s (53) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kaushiks (19 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 Kaushik
Nearby Names Like Kaushik
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaushik
Kauan Boy
#11668 358 births
Kaulder Boy
#8875 173 births
Kaulana Boy
#12779 147 births
Kaushal Boy
119 births
Kaulin Boy
83 births
Compare Kaushik side by side: Kaushik vs Kauan Kaushik vs Kaulder Kaushik vs Kaulana
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1981–2018 (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. "Kaushik: Baby Name Since 1981 - 239 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaushik. 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 Kaushik 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.