Total births
124
Boys' name · since 1965
Sanjiv
Since 1965, U.S. Social Security records show 124 babies named Sanjiv, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 124
- total births
- 1965–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Sanjiv is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 124 have been recorded since 1965.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sanjiv has been recorded 124 times among boys since 1965, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1965 to 2007.
- 124 total births
- 1965–2007 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
124 boys have been named Sanjiv since 1965, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2007.
- 124
- total births
- 1965–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Sanjiv was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
10 babies were named Sanjiv in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Sanjiv's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sanjiv's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1966, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sanjiv at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Sanjiv popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2007
- Peak year (1971)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Sanjiv by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Sanjiv's strongest decade.
48 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Sanjiv births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 19
1960s
19 births
- 1970s
1970s
48 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 48 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sanjiv? ▼
Since 1965, Social Security records show 124 babies named Sanjiv. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1971, with 10 births.
When was Sanjiv most popular? ▼
Sanjiv was most popular in the 1970s decade with 48 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
How long has the name Sanjiv been used? ▼
Records for Sanjiv go back to 1965, giving 43 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Sanjiv? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Santiago, Santos, Sanford, Santino, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sanjiv's data
- Sanjiv's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (48 total births) through the 2000s (42) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Sanjiv
Nearby Names Like Sanjiv
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sanjiv
Santiago Boy
#29 103,828 births
Santos Boy
#834 18,814 births
Sanford Boy
#6834 15,044 births
Santino Boy
#363 13,624 births
Sandy Boy
#7259 10,458 births
Compare Sanjiv side by side: Sanjiv vs Santiago Sanjiv vs Santos Sanjiv vs Sanford
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1965–2007 (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. "Sanjiv: Baby Name Since 1965 - 124 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sanjiv. 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 Sanjiv 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 July 2026.