Sahil
Every Sahil since 1982 — 3,160 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sahil
Sahil is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,281 in 2025 with 62 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 3,160 American babies have been named Sahil. Its peak came in 2001, when 144 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 Sahil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sahil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 | #2,281 |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,469 |
| 2023 | 68 | #2,145 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2,128 |
| 2021 | 59 | #2,345 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2,287 |
| 2019 | 58 | #2,358 |
| 2018 | 72 | #2,025 |
| 2017 | 67 | #2,086 |
| 2016 | 69 | #2,064 |
| 2015 | 74 | #1,973 |
| 2014 | 72 | #1,994 |
| 2013 | 82 | #1,778 |
| 2012 | 82 | #1,812 |
| 2011 | 88 | #1,701 |
| 2010 | 100 | #1,587 |
| 2009 | 112 | #1,495 |
| 2008 | 118 | #1,427 |
| 2007 | 106 | #1,506 |
| 2006 | 126 | #1,315 |
| 2005 | 135 | #1,188 |
| 2004 | 141 | #1,126 |
| 2003 | 124 | #1,196 |
| 2002 | 133 | #1,106 |
| 2001 | 144 | #1,026 |
| 2000 | 121 | #1,150 |
| 1995 | 52 | #1,730 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,761 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,657 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sahil in 2025?
Sahil ranked #2,281 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 62 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sahil?
3,160 babies have been named Sahil in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sahil most popular?
Sahil peaked in 2001, when 144 newborns received the name.
Is Sahil a boy or girl name?
Sahil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sahil rising or falling?
Sahil has been roughly stable over the past decade.