Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Abhishek

Name: Popularity of the name Abhishek in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Abhishek, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,153

Peak Rank

#1,758 (2000)

Total Babies

758

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

2018

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#1758

Peak Rank

758

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Abhishek

Abhishek first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 63 Abhisheks were born — ranking #1,758 that year. As of 2026, Abhishek ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 758 Abhisheks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Abhishek

Phonetically similar names — useful when Abhishek is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Abatic
Oholic
Abasic
Aboulic
Aplitic

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Abhishek

What does the name Abhishek mean?

Abhishek is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Abhishek in 2026?

In 2026, Abhishek ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Abhishek most popular?

Abhishek reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #1,758 that year with 63 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Abhishek most popular?

Abhishek has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Illinois, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Abhishek.

Is Abhishek a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Abhishek is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Abhishek?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Abhishek include Hernando, Jefrey, Daevon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Abhishek

Abhishek is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 758 births in the dataset. Abhishek's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #1,758. Use the chart and map above to compare Abhishek's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.