Total births
1,335
Boys' name · since 1990
Raghav
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 1,335 babies named Raghav, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2115
- among boys today
- 1,335
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Raghav is the #2115 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,335 recorded since 1990.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Raghav has been recorded 1,335 times among boys since 1990, currently ranked #2115 nationally and more common than 85% 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 1990 to 2025.
- #2115 among boys today
- 1,335 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 85% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Raghav is currently the #2115 boys' name in America, more common than 85% of boys - 1,335 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2115
- among boys today
- 1,335
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Raghav vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2115
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 85% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Raghav was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
87 babies were named Raghav in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Raghav compares
1,335 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
Raghav's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Raghav | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,335 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 87 | 23 | 22,252 |
Raghav's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Raghav's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 87, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Raghav at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#2,115
Active since
1990
Raghav popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 87
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Raghav by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Raghav's strongest decade.
488 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Raghav births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 105
1990s
105 births
- 2000s
2000s
445 births
- 2010s
2010s
488 births
- 2020s
2020s
297 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 488 births (37% of all-time use).
How Raghav 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 Raghav's total volume
Raghav vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Raghav by state
Where Raghav concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 276 | 20.7% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 120 | 9.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 78 | 5.8% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 21 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Washington | | 8 | 0.6% |
| #7 | New York | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Raghav's total US births 20.7%
Even split
276 of 1,335 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Raghav appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raghav? ▼
Raghav has been given to 1,335 babies in the U.S. since 1990, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2115 as of the latest data. 87 babies were born in 2025, its single highest year.
When was Raghav most popular? ▼
Raghav was most popular in the 2010s decade with 488 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Raghav most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Raghav are California (276 births), New Jersey (120 births), Texas (78 births).
How long has the name Raghav been used? ▼
Raghav has been recorded in Social Security data since 1990, spanning 36 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Raghav? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ragnar, Ragan, Rage, Raghib, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Raghav's data
- Raghav's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (488 total births) through the 2020s (297) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Raghavs (276 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 Raghav
Nearby Names Like Raghav
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raghav
Ragnar Boy
#2268 787 births
Ragan Boy
394 births
Rage Boy
123 births
Raghib Boy
20 births
Ragen Boy
15 births
Compare Raghav side by side: Raghav vs Ragnar Raghav vs Ragan Raghav vs Rage
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Raghav
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, 1990–2025 (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. "Raghav: #2115 Boys' Name - 1,335 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raghav. 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 Raghav 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.