Total births
498
Boys' name · since 1999
Ritvik
Ritvik has 498 recorded births since 1999 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2011 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9438
- among boys today
- 498
- born since 1999
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
498 babies have been named Ritvik since 1999, making it today's #9438 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Ritvik recorded 498 times among boys since 1999, holding rank #9438 nationally today, ahead of 34% 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 1999 to 2025.
- #9438 among boys today
- 498 born since 1999
- 2000s peak decade
- 34% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ritvik is currently the #9438 boys' name in America, more common than 34% of boys - 498 born since 1999, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9438
- among boys today
- 498
- born since 1999
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
Ritvik vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9438
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 34% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Ritvik was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
38 babies were named Ritvik in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Ritvik compares
498 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
Ritvik's all-time total is 36% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ritvik | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 498 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ritvik's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ritvik's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 33% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 67%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2018, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ritvik at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#9,438
Active since
1999
Ritvik popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Ritvik by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Ritvik's strongest decade.
265 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Ritvik births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
- 2000s
2000s
265 births
- 2010s
2010s
169 births
- 2020s 57
2020s
57 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 265 births (53% of all-time use).
Ritvik by state
Where Ritvik concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 64 | 12.9% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 18 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Texas | | 11 | 2.2% |
California share of Ritvik's total US births 12.9%
Even split
64 of 498 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ritvik? ▼
Ritvik has been given to 498 babies in the U.S. since 1999, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9438 as of the latest data. 38 babies were born in 2011, its single highest year.
When was Ritvik most popular? ▼
Ritvik was most popular in the 2000s decade with 265 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Ritvik most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ritvik are California (64 births), New Jersey (18 births), Texas (11 births).
How long has the name Ritvik been used? ▼
Ritvik has been recorded in Social Security data since 1999, spanning 27 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ritvik? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ritchie, Rito, Rithvik, Rita, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ritvik's data
- Ritvik's decade-level peak was the 2000s (265 total births); usage has since declined to 57 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Ritviks (64 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 Ritvik
Nearby Names Like Ritvik
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ritvik
Ritchie Boy
#4215 4,120 births
Rito Boy
#11002 1,472 births
Rithvik Boy
#4664 781 births
Rita Boy
778 births
Rithik Boy
333 births
Compare Ritvik side by side: Ritvik vs Ritchie Ritvik vs Rito Ritvik vs Rithvik
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ritvik
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, 1999–2025 (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. "Ritvik: #9438 Boys' Name - 498 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ritvik. 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 Ritvik 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.