Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Rigved

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

The Rigveda or Rig Veda is an ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns (sūktas). It is one of the four sacred canonical Hindu texts (śruti) known as the Vedas. Only one Shakha of the many survive today, namely the Śakalya Shakha. Much of the contents contained in the remaining Shakhas are now lost or are not available in the public forum.

Current Rank

#12,243

Peak Rank

#10,743 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2016

First Year

2017

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#10743

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rigved

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Rigved

Rigved first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 6 Rigveds were born — ranking #10,743 that year. As of 2026, Rigved ranks #12,243 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Rigveds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Rigved

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

Rigged
Regd
Rugged
Revved
Arrived
Ragged
Raved
Rived
Roved
Recode
Reaved
Reeved

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rigved

What does the name Rigved mean?

How popular is Rigved in 2026?

In 2026, Rigved ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rigved most popular?

Rigved reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #10,743 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Rigved a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rigved?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rigved include Adeline, Dein, Jakiel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rigved

Rigved is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Rigved's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #10,743. Use the chart and map above to compare Rigved'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.