Ravi
Borrowed from Sanskrit रवि (ravi, “the sun or the sun-god.”).
Every Ravi since 1963 — 3,610 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ravi
Ravi is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,249 in 2025 with 160 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 3,610 American babies have been named Ravi. Its peak came in 2024, when 167 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Ravi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ravi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 160 | #1,249 |
| 2024 | — | — | 167 | #1,219 |
| 2023 | — | — | 127 | #1,438 |
| 2022 | — | — | 119 | #1,520 |
| 2021 | — | — | 94 | #1,737 |
| 2020 | — | — | 72 | #1,991 |
| 2019 | — | — | 57 | #2,385 |
| 2018 | — | — | 49 | #2,607 |
| 2017 | — | — | 44 | #2,789 |
| 2016 | — | — | 50 | #2,543 |
| 2015 | — | — | 47 | #2,635 |
| 2014 | — | — | 60 | #2,248 |
| 2013 | — | — | 53 | #2,390 |
| 2012 | — | — | 45 | #2,706 |
| 2011 | — | — | 52 | #2,431 |
| 2010 | — | — | 39 | #2,999 |
| 2009 | — | — | 51 | #2,510 |
| 2008 | — | — | 55 | #2,371 |
| 2007 | — | — | 42 | #2,858 |
| 2006 | — | — | 68 | #1,988 |
| 2005 | — | — | 60 | #2,076 |
| 2004 | — | — | 57 | #2,096 |
| 2003 | — | — | 50 | #2,197 |
| 2002 | — | — | 52 | #2,084 |
| 2001 | — | — | 48 | #2,177 |
| 2000 | — | — | 58 | #1,844 |
| 1995 | — | — | 46 | #1,882 |
| 1990 | — | — | 88 | #1,164 |
| 1985 | — | — | 78 | #1,047 |
| 1980 | — | — | 61 | #1,174 |
| 1975 | — | — | 47 | #1,253 |
| 1970 | — | — | 32 | #1,515 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,838 |
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Famous people named Ravi
- Ravi Shankar Musician · 1920–2012
- Ravi Zacharias Religious figure · 1946–2020
- Ravi Shankar Religious figure · b. 1956
- Ravi Shankar Prasad Politician · b. 1954
- Ravi Teja Actor · b. 1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ravi mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit रवि (ravi, “the sun or the sun-god.”).
How popular is the name Ravi in 2025?
Ravi ranked #1,249 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 160 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ravi?
3,610 babies have been named Ravi in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ravi most popular?
Ravi peaked in 2024, when 167 newborns received the name.
Is Ravi a boy or girl name?
Ravi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ravi rising or falling?
Ravi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ravi?
Well-known people named Ravi include Ravi Shankar (musician), Ravi Zacharias (religious figure), Ravi Shankar (religious figure).