Rajiv
Every Rajiv since 1962 — 820 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rajiv
Rajiv 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 1962, 820 American babies have been named Rajiv. Its peak came in 1985, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Rajiv stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rajiv 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 | 5 | #13,675 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,492 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,912 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,469 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #13,749 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,523 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,995 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,155 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,978 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,309 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,807 |
| 2004 | 9 | #8,024 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,171 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,860 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,425 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,173 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,530 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,129 |
| 1985 | 60 | #1,238 |
| 1980 | 19 | #2,597 |
| 1975 | 12 | #3,194 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,231 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,475 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Rajiv
- Rajiv Gandhi Politician · 1944–1991
- Rajiv van La Parra Soccer player · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rajiv in 2025?
Rajiv 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 Rajiv?
820 babies have been named Rajiv in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rajiv most popular?
Rajiv peaked in 1985, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Rajiv a boy or girl name?
Rajiv is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rajiv rising or falling?
Rajiv is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rajiv?
Well-known people named Rajiv include Rajiv Gandhi (politician), Rajiv van La Parra (soccer player).