Rishabh
Transliteration of Hindi ऋषभ (ŕṣabh).
Every Rishabh since 1992 — 996 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rishabh
Rishabh is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,159 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 996 American babies have been named Rishabh. Its peak came in 2006, when 61 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 Rishabh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rishabh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #5,159 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,396 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,207 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,818 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,746 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,189 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3,781 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,885 |
| 2017 | 34 | #3,365 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,966 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,668 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3,080 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,154 |
| 2012 | 46 | #2,670 |
| 2011 | 51 | #2,470 |
| 2010 | 49 | #2,544 |
| 2009 | 51 | #2,513 |
| 2008 | 57 | #2,320 |
| 2007 | 60 | #2,232 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2,144 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2,108 |
| 2004 | 43 | #2,562 |
| 2003 | 42 | #2,498 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,738 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2,851 |
| 2000 | 26 | #3,278 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rishabh mean?
Transliteration of Hindi ऋषभ (ŕṣabh).
How popular is the name Rishabh in 2025?
Rishabh ranked #5,159 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rishabh?
996 babies have been named Rishabh in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rishabh most popular?
Rishabh peaked in 2006, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Rishabh a boy or girl name?
Rishabh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rishabh rising or falling?
Rishabh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.