Total births
3,160
Boys' name · since 1982
Sahil
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 3,160 babies named Sahil, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2461
- among boys today
- 3,160
- born since 1982
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Sahil currently ranks #2461 among boys' names in America, with 3,160 babies recorded since 1982.
Social Security Administration records show Sahil recorded 3,160 times among boys since 1982, holding rank #2461 nationally today, ahead of 83% 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 1982 to 2025.
- #2461 among boys today
- 3,160 born since 1982
- 2000s peak decade
- 83% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sahil is currently the #2461 boys' name in America, more common than 83% of boys - 3,160 born since 1982, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2461
- among boys today
- 3,160
- born since 1982
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Sahil vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2461
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 83% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Sahil was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
144 babies were named Sahil in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Sahil compares
3,160 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
Sahil's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sahil | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,160 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 144 | 23 | 22,252 |
Sahil's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sahil splits its recorded history at 2004: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1983 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2001 peak of 144 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sahil at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#2,461
Active since
1982
Sahil popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 144
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Sahil by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Sahil's strongest decade.
1,260 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Sahil births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 87
1980s
87 births
- 1990s
1990s
674 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,260 births
- 2010s
2010s
764 births
- 2020s 375
2020s
375 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,260 births (40% of all-time use).
How Sahil 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 Sahil's total volume
Sahil vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Sahil by state
Where Sahil concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 704 | 22.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 340 | 10.8% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 264 | 8.4% |
| #4 | Texas | | 213 | 6.7% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 119 | 3.8% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 67 | 2.1% |
| #7 | Florida | | 51 | 1.6% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 41 | 1.3% |
California share of Sahil's total US births 22.3%
Even split
704 of 3,160 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Sahil appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sahil? ▼
3,160 babies have been named Sahil since 1982. It currently ranks #2461 among boys. The peak year was 2001 with 144 births.
When was Sahil most popular? ▼
Sahil was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,260 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Sahil most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sahil are California (704 births), New York (340 births), New Jersey (264 births).
How long has the name Sahil been used? ▼
Sahil has been recorded in Social Security data since 1982, spanning 44 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Sahil? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sahir, Sahib, Sahaj, Saharsh, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sahil's data
- Sahil's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,260 total births); usage has since declined to 375 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sahils (704 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 Sahil
Nearby Names Like Sahil
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sahil
Sahir Boy
#2249 931 births
Sahib Boy
#3427 798 births
Sahaj Boy
#5176 447 births
Saharsh Boy
#5596 424 births
Sahid Boy
#6009 412 births
Compare Sahil side by side: Sahil vs Sahir Sahil vs Sahib Sahil vs Sahaj
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sahil
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, 1982–2025 (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. "Sahil: #2461 Boys' Name - 3,160 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sahil. 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 Sahil 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.