Boy · #6,876 in 2026

Kartik

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

Current Rank

#6,876

Peak Rank

#3,764 (2000)

Total Babies

507

5-Yr Trend

+7%

1973

First Year

2026

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#3764

Peak Rank

507

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kartik

Kartik first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 21 Kartiks were born — ranking #3,764 that year. As of 2026, Kartik ranks #6,876 for baby boys with 11 births, gradually rising (+7%). In total, more than 507 Kartiks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Kartik

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

Cotic
Caretake
Carta
Couric
Choric
Quartic
Karta
Karak
Ctk
Cartouch
Carac
Korek

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kartik

What does the name Kartik mean?

Kartik is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kartik in 2026?

In 2026, Kartik ranks #6,876 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Kartik most popular?

Kartik reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #3,764 that year with 21 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Kartik a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kartik?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kartik include Gustabo, Gyasi, Javonne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kartik

Kartik is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 507 births in the dataset. Kartik's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #3,764. Use the chart and map above to compare Kartik'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.