Boy · #980 in 2026

Atharv

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

Current Rank

#980

Peak Rank

#980 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+36%

2000

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#980

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Atharv

Atharv first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 229 Atharvs were born — ranking #980 that year. As of 2026, Atharv ranks #980 for baby boys with 229 births, rising sharply (+36% over the past five years). In total, more than 3K Atharvs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Atharv

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

Athar
Ather
Authour
Azov
Athero
Starve
Carve
Marv
Harv
Ethier
Harve
Larve

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Atharv

What does the name Atharv mean?

Atharv is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Atharv in 2026?

In 2026, Atharv ranks #980 among boys' names in the U.S., with 229 babies given the name that year.

When was Atharv most popular?

Atharv reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #980 that year with 229 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Atharv a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Atharv?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Atharv include Prentiss, Mayo, Arman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Atharv

Atharv is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Atharv's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #980. Use the chart and map above to compare Atharv'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.