Total births
644
Boys' name · since 1995
Rishab
Rishab has 644 recorded births since 1995 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9373
- among boys today
- 644
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Rishab is the #9373 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 644 recorded since 1995.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rishab has been recorded 644 times among boys since 1995, currently ranked #9373 nationally and more common than 34% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #9373 among boys today
- 644 born since 1995
- 2000s peak decade
- 34% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rishab is currently the #9373 boys' name in America, more common than 34% of boys - 644 born since 1995, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9373
- among boys today
- 644
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
Rishab vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9373
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 34% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Rishab was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
47 babies were named Rishab in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Rishab compares
644 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
Rishab's all-time total is 75% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rishab | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 644 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rishab's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rishab's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2020, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 47, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rishab at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#9,373
Active since
1995
Rishab popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Rishab by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Rishab's strongest decade.
340 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Rishab births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 59
1990s
59 births
- 2000s
2000s
340 births
- 2010s
2010s
206 births
- 2020s 39
2020s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 340 births (53% of all-time use).
How Rishab 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 Rishab's total volume
Rishab vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rishab by state
Where Rishab concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 155 | 24.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 38 | 5.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 10 | 1.6% |
California share of Rishab's total US births 24.1%
Even split
155 of 644 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rishab? ▼
644 babies have been named Rishab since 1995. It currently ranks #9373 among boys. The peak year was 2006 with 47 births.
When was Rishab most popular? ▼
Rishab was most popular in the 2000s decade with 340 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Rishab most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rishab are California (155 births), New Jersey (38 births), Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Rishab been used? ▼
Rishab has been recorded in Social Security data since 1995, spanning 31 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Rishab? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rishi, Rishaan, Rishabh, Rishik, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rishab's data
- Rishab's decade-level peak was the 2000s (340 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Rishabs (155 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 Rishab
Nearby Names Like Rishab
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rishab
Rishi Boy
#1111 5,142 births
Rishaan Boy
#1598 1,386 births
Rishabh Boy
#5350 996 births
Rishik Boy
#5379 474 births
Rishan Boy
#3591 457 births
Compare Rishab side by side: Rishab vs Rishi Rishab vs Rishaan Rishab vs Rishabh
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rishab
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, 1995–2025 (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. "Rishab: #9373 Boys' Name - 644 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rishab. 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 Rishab 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.