Abhinav
Borrowed from Sanskrit अभिनव (abhinava).
Every Abhinav since 1990 — 1,966 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abhinav
Abhinav is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,200 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 1,966 American babies have been named Abhinav. Its peak came in 2008, when 133 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Abhinav stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abhinav year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,200 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,445 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,743 |
| 2022 | 27 | #3,996 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,629 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,348 |
| 2019 | 50 | #2,582 |
| 2018 | 55 | #2,385 |
| 2017 | 44 | #2,756 |
| 2016 | 67 | #2,086 |
| 2015 | 57 | #2,300 |
| 2014 | 67 | #2,083 |
| 2013 | 79 | #1,811 |
| 2012 | 86 | #1,742 |
| 2011 | 106 | #1,510 |
| 2010 | 114 | #1,447 |
| 2009 | 118 | #1,425 |
| 2008 | 133 | #1,303 |
| 2007 | 109 | #1,464 |
| 2006 | 112 | #1,408 |
| 2005 | 107 | #1,390 |
| 2004 | 91 | #1,484 |
| 2003 | 85 | #1,513 |
| 2002 | 80 | #1,543 |
| 2001 | 61 | #1,816 |
| 2000 | 47 | #2,136 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,856 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,826 |
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Famous people named Abhinav
- Abhinav Bindra Athlete · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abhinav mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit अभिनव (abhinava).
How popular is the name Abhinav in 2025?
Abhinav ranked #7,200 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abhinav?
1,966 babies have been named Abhinav in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abhinav most popular?
Abhinav peaked in 2008, when 133 newborns received the name.
Is Abhinav a boy or girl name?
Abhinav is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abhinav rising or falling?
Abhinav is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Abhinav?
Well-known people named Abhinav include Abhinav Bindra (athlete).