Abhishek
Borrowed from Sanskrit अभिषेक (abhiṣeká).
Every Abhishek since 1981 — 758 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abhishek
Abhishek is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1981, 758 American babies have been named Abhishek. Its peak came in 2000, when 63 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 Abhishek stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abhishek year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,180 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 14 | #5,926 |
| 2012 | 8 | #8,872 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,823 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,479 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,750 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,148 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,591 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,603 |
| 2005 | 39 | #2,752 |
| 2004 | 40 | #2,643 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,620 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,686 |
| 2001 | 49 | #2,117 |
| 2000 | 63 | #1,758 |
| 1995 | 26 | #2,762 |
| 1990 | 10 | #4,994 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,150 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Abhishek
- Abhishek Bachchan Actor · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abhishek mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit अभिषेक (abhiṣeká).
How popular is the name Abhishek in 2025?
Abhishek did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Abhishek?
758 babies have been named Abhishek in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abhishek most popular?
Abhishek peaked in 2000, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Abhishek a boy or girl name?
Abhishek is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abhishek rising or falling?
Abhishek is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Abhishek?
Well-known people named Abhishek include Abhishek Bachchan (actor).