Karthik
Every Karthik since 1977 — 1,495 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karthik
Karthik is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,949 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,495 American babies have been named Karthik. Its peak came in 2010, when 79 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 Karthik stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karthik year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,949 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,339 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,811 |
| 2022 | 26 | #4,143 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,857 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,455 |
| 2019 | 36 | #3,226 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,136 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2,922 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2,318 |
| 2015 | 56 | #2,335 |
| 2014 | 63 | #2,167 |
| 2013 | 64 | #2,101 |
| 2012 | 69 | #2,024 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,220 |
| 2010 | 79 | #1,847 |
| 2009 | 56 | #2,334 |
| 2008 | 57 | #2,304 |
| 2007 | 62 | #2,176 |
| 2006 | 57 | #2,235 |
| 2005 | 44 | #2,545 |
| 2004 | 41 | #2,620 |
| 2003 | 45 | #2,376 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2,079 |
| 2001 | 45 | #2,262 |
| 2000 | 41 | #2,359 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,769 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,601 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,932 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Karthik in 2025?
Karthik ranked #4,949 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Karthik?
1,495 babies have been named Karthik in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karthik most popular?
Karthik peaked in 2010, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Karthik a boy or girl name?
Karthik is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karthik rising or falling?
Karthik is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.