Total births
474
Boys' name · since 2000
Rishik
Rishik has 474 recorded births since 2000 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2012 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5379
- among boys today
- 474
- born since 2000
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
474 babies have been named Rishik since 2000, making it today's #5379 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rishik has been recorded 474 times among boys since 2000, currently ranked #5379 nationally and more common than 62% 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 2000 to 2025.
- #5379 among boys today
- 474 born since 2000
- 2010s peak decade
- 62% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rishik is currently the #5379 boys' name in America, more common than 62% of boys - 474 born since 2000, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5379
- among boys today
- 474
- born since 2000
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Rishik vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5379
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 62% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Rishik was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
38 babies were named Rishik in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Rishik compares
474 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
Rishik's all-time total is 29% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rishik | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 474 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rishik's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rishik's full recorded timeline at 2014, 59% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 41% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2000, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2012 peak of 38 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rishik at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#5,379
Active since
2000
Rishik popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2000–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Rishik by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rishik's strongest decade.
296 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Rishik births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 68
2000s
68 births
- 2010s
2010s
296 births
- 2020s 110
2020s
110 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 296 births (62% of all-time use).
Rishik by state
Where Rishik concentrates geographically, total births since 2000
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 26 | 5.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 22 | 4.6% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 16 | 3.4% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.1% |
California share of Rishik's total US births 5.5%
Even split
26 of 474 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rishik? ▼
Rishik has been given to 474 babies in the U.S. since 2000, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5379 as of the latest data. 38 babies were born in 2012, its single highest year.
When was Rishik most popular? ▼
Rishik was most popular in the 2010s decade with 296 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Rishik most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rishik are California (26 births), Texas (22 births), New Jersey (16 births).
How long has the name Rishik been used? ▼
Rishik has been recorded in Social Security data since 2000, spanning 26 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Rishik? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rishi, Rishaan, Rishabh, Rishab, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rishik's data
- Rishik's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (296 total births) through the 2020s (110) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rishiks (26 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 Rishik
Nearby Names Like Rishik
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rishik
Rishi Boy
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Rishaan Boy
#1598 1,386 births
Rishabh Boy
#5350 996 births
Rishab Boy
#9373 644 births
Rishan Boy
#3591 457 births
Compare Rishik side by side: Rishik vs Rishi Rishik vs Rishaan Rishik vs Rishabh
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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, 2000–2025 (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. "Rishik: #5379 Boys' Name - 474 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rishik. 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 Rishik 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.