Total births
642
Boys' name · since 1992
Madhav
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 642 babies named Madhav, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3432
- among boys today
- 642
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Madhav currently ranks #3432 among boys' names in America, with 642 babies recorded since 1992.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Madhav has been recorded 642 times among boys since 1992, currently ranked #3432 nationally and more common than 76% 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 1992 to 2025.
- #3432 among boys today
- 642 born since 1992
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Madhav is currently the #3432 boys' name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 642 born since 1992, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3432
- among boys today
- 642
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Madhav vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3432
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Madhav was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
35 babies were named Madhav in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Madhav compares
642 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
Madhav's all-time total is 75% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Madhav | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 642 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 23 | 22,252 |
Madhav's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Madhav's full recorded timeline at 2010, 68% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 32% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2000, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2023 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Madhav at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,432
Active since
1992
Madhav popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Madhav by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Madhav's strongest decade.
253 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Madhav births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 44
1990s
44 births
- 2000s
2000s
162 births
- 2010s
2010s
253 births
- 2020s
2020s
183 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 253 births (39% of all-time use).
How Madhav 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 Madhav's total volume
Madhav vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Madhav by state
Where Madhav concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 92 | 14.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 22 | 3.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Madhav's total US births 14.3%
Even split
92 of 642 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Madhav? ▼
Madhav has been given to 642 babies in the U.S. since 1992, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3432 as of the latest data. 35 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Madhav most popular? ▼
Madhav was most popular in the 2010s decade with 253 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Madhav most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Madhav are California (92 births), Texas (22 births), Florida (6 births).
How long has the name Madhav been used? ▼
Records for Madhav go back to 1992, giving 34 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Madhav? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maddox, Madison, Madden, Maddux, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Madhav's data
- Madhav's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (253 total births) through the 2020s (183) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Madhavs (92 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 Madhav
Nearby Names Like Madhav
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Madhav
Maddox Boy
#217 47,119 births
Madison Boy
#3273 7,869 births
Madden Boy
#692 7,682 births
Maddux Boy
#1401 3,833 births
Maddix Boy
#2151 2,099 births
Compare Madhav side by side: Madhav vs Maddox Madhav vs Madison Madhav vs Madden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Madhav
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, 1992–2025 (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. "Madhav: #3432 Boys' Name - 642 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/madhav. 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 Madhav 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.