Total births
5,142
Boys' name · since 1974
Rishi
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 5,142 babies named Rishi, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1111
- among boys today
- 5,142
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Rishi is the #1111 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 5,142 recorded since 1974.
Rishi has 5,142 recorded births among boys since 1974, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1111 as of the latest data, more common than 92% 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 1974 to 2025.
- #1111 among boys today
- 5,142 born since 1974
- 2000s peak decade
- 92% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rishi is currently the #1111 boys' name in America, more common than 92% of boys - 5,142 born since 1974, peaking in the 2000s.
- #1111
- among boys today
- 5,142
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Rishi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1111
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 92% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Rishi was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
229 babies were named Rishi in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Rishi compares
5,142 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
Rishi's all-time total is 14x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rishi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,142 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 229 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rishi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rishi's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 79% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 21%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 12 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 229, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rishi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#1,111
Active since
1974
Rishi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 229
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Rishi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Rishi's strongest decade.
1,578 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Rishi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 131
1970s
131 births
- 1980s 432
1980s
432 births
- 1990s 523
1990s
523 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,578 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,322 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,156 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,578 births (31% of all-time use).
How Rishi 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 Rishi's total volume
Rishi vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rishi by state
Where Rishi concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 951 | 18.5% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 529 | 10.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 389 | 7.6% |
| #4 | New York | | 327 | 6.4% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 268 | 5.2% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 173 | 3.4% |
| #7 | Washington | | 131 | 2.5% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 129 | 2.5% |
California share of Rishi's total US births 18.5%
Even split
951 of 5,142 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Rishi appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rishi? ▼
Rishi has been given to 5,142 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1111 as of the latest data. 229 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Rishi most popular? ▼
Rishi was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,578 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Rishi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rishi are California (951 births), New Jersey (529 births), Texas (389 births).
How long has the name Rishi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rishi since 1974 -- 52 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Rishi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rishaan, Rishabh, Rishab, Rishik, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rishi's data
- Rishi's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (1,578 total births) through the 2020s (1,156) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rishis (951 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 Rishi
Nearby Names Like Rishi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rishi
Rishaan Boy
#1598 1,386 births
Rishabh Boy
#5350 996 births
Rishab Boy
#9373 644 births
Rishik Boy
#5379 474 births
Rishan Boy
#3591 457 births
Compare Rishi side by side: Rishi vs Rishaan Rishi vs Rishabh Rishi vs Rishab
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Neythan #1113
919 births · Peak 2025
Frankie #1108
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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, 1974–2025 (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. "Rishi: #1111 Boys' Name - 5,142 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rishi. 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 Rishi 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.