Dhruv
Every Dhruv since 1987 — 4,474 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dhruv
Dhruv is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,100 in 2025 with 195 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 4,474 American babies have been named Dhruv. Its peak came in 2019, when 210 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Dhruv stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dhruv year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 195 | #1,100 |
| 2024 | 199 | #1,090 |
| 2023 | 190 | #1,113 |
| 2022 | 201 | #1,084 |
| 2021 | 179 | #1,136 |
| 2020 | 189 | #1,059 |
| 2019 | 210 | #997 |
| 2018 | 185 | #1,074 |
| 2017 | 169 | #1,130 |
| 2016 | 159 | #1,194 |
| 2015 | 157 | #1,182 |
| 2014 | 167 | #1,138 |
| 2013 | 147 | #1,222 |
| 2012 | 162 | #1,130 |
| 2011 | 163 | #1,119 |
| 2010 | 180 | #1,073 |
| 2009 | 161 | #1,138 |
| 2008 | 166 | #1,106 |
| 2007 | 182 | #1,033 |
| 2006 | 138 | #1,218 |
| 2005 | 136 | #1,171 |
| 2004 | 159 | #1,030 |
| 2003 | 140 | #1,099 |
| 2002 | 105 | #1,289 |
| 2001 | 77 | #1,566 |
| 2000 | 71 | #1,644 |
| 1995 | 27 | #2,703 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,827 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dhruv in 2025?
Dhruv ranked #1,100 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 195 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dhruv?
4,474 babies have been named Dhruv in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dhruv most popular?
Dhruv peaked in 2019, when 210 newborns received the name.
Is Dhruv a boy or girl name?
Dhruv is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dhruv rising or falling?
Dhruv is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.