Total births
996
Boys' name · since 1992
Rishabh
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 996 babies named Rishabh, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5350
- among boys today
- 996
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
996 babies have been named Rishabh since 1992, making it today's #5350 boys' name.
Rishabh has 996 recorded births among boys since 1992, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5350 as of the latest data, more common than 63% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #5350 among boys today
- 996 born since 1992
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rishabh is currently the #5350 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 996 born since 1992, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5350
- among boys today
- 996
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Rishabh vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5350
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Rishabh was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
61 babies were named Rishabh in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Rishabh compares
996 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Rishabh's all-time total is 171% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rishabh | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 996 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 61 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rishabh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rishabh's full recorded timeline at 2010, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1992, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2006 peak of 61 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rishabh at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#5,350
Active since
1992
Rishabh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Rishabh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Rishabh's strongest decade.
467 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Rishabh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 71
1990s
71 births
- 2000s
2000s
467 births
- 2010s
2010s
347 births
- 2020s 111
2020s
111 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 467 births (47% of all-time use).
How Rishabh 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 Rishabh's total volume
Rishabh vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rishabh by state
Where Rishabh concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 209 | 21.0% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 74 | 7.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 28 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 18 | 1.8% |
| #5 | New York | | 15 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Rishabh's total US births 21.0%
Even split
209 of 996 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rishabh? ▼
996 babies have been named Rishabh since 1992. It currently ranks #5350 among boys. The peak year was 2006 with 61 births.
When was Rishabh most popular? ▼
Rishabh was most popular in the 2000s decade with 467 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Rishabh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rishabh are California (209 births), New Jersey (74 births), Texas (28 births).
How long has the name Rishabh been used? ▼
Records for Rishabh go back to 1992, giving 34 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Rishabh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rishi, Rishaan, Rishab, Rishik, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rishabh's data
- Rishabh's decade-level peak was the 2000s (467 total births); usage has since declined to 111 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Rishabhs (209 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 Rishabh
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rishabh
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Rishaan Boy
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Rishab Boy
#9373 644 births
Rishik Boy
#5379 474 births
Rishan Boy
#3591 457 births
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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, 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. "Rishabh: #5350 Boys' Name - 996 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rishabh. 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 Rishabh 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.