Total births
781
Boys' name · since 1998
Rithvik
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 781 babies named Rithvik, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4664
- among boys today
- 781
- born since 1998
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Rithvik currently ranks #4664 among boys' names in America, with 781 babies recorded since 1998.
Social Security Administration records show Rithvik recorded 781 times among boys since 1998, holding rank #4664 nationally today, ahead of 67% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2025.
- #4664 among boys today
- 781 born since 1998
- 2000s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rithvik is currently the #4664 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 781 born since 1998, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4664
- among boys today
- 781
- born since 1998
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Rithvik vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4664
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Rithvik was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
45 babies were named Rithvik in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Rithvik compares
781 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
Rithvik's all-time total is 113% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rithvik | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 781 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rithvik's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rithvik's full recorded timeline at 2012, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1998, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 45 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rithvik at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#4,664
Active since
1998
Rithvik popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Rithvik by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Rithvik's strongest decade.
337 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Rithvik births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
337 births
- 2010s
2010s
327 births
- 2020s 107
2020s
107 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 337 births (43% of all-time use).
How Rithvik 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 Rithvik's total volume
Rithvik vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rithvik by state
Where Rithvik concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 98 | 12.5% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 38 | 4.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 26 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Massachusetts | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Rithvik's total US births 12.5%
Even split
98 of 781 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rithvik? ▼
Since 1998, Social Security records show 781 babies named Rithvik. Today it holds rank #4664 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 45 births.
When was Rithvik most popular? ▼
Rithvik was most popular in the 2000s decade with 337 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Rithvik most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rithvik are California (98 births), New Jersey (38 births), Texas (26 births).
How long has the name Rithvik been used? ▼
Records for Rithvik go back to 1998, giving 28 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Rithvik? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ritchie, Rito, Rita, Ritvik, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rithvik's data
- Rithvik's decade-level peak was the 2000s (337 total births); usage has since declined to 107 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Rithviks (98 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 Rithvik
Nearby Names Like Rithvik
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rithvik
Ritchie Boy
#4215 4,120 births
Rito Boy
#11002 1,472 births
Rita Boy
778 births
Ritvik Boy
#9438 498 births
Rithik Boy
333 births
Compare Rithvik side by side: Rithvik vs Ritchie Rithvik vs Rito Rithvik vs Rita
Related Names
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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, 1998–2025 (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. "Rithvik: #4664 Boys' Name - 781 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rithvik. 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 Rithvik 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.