Arnav
Boy name · #2915 in 2025 · Uniqueness 84/100
Arnav ranks #2915 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 43 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1567, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 41,860 boys born in 2025 was named Arnav.
Babies named Arnav per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 34-year story
Arnav first appears in the Social Security records in 1991, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 249 boys were named Arnav — good for #855 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Arnav against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Arnav in class?
Arnav scores 84 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Arnav will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Arnav is most common
Geography matters for names, and Arnav is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Arnavs were CA (9), TX (7), OH (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Arnav
Statistically, parents drawn to Arnav tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Pranav, Ronav, Aidyn, Amare, and Athan.
PranavRonavAidynAmareAthanAedanAyushAydan
Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Arnav | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #2884 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3793 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3293 |
| 2022 | 42 | #2962 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3121 |
| 2020 | 59 | #2292 |
| 2019 | 76 | #1938 |
| 2018 | 75 | #1959 |
| 2017 | 92 | #1707 |
| 2016 | 126 | #1389 |
| 2015 | 103 | #1567 |
| 2014 | 242 | #891 |
| 2013 | 229 | #907 |
| 2012 | 243 | #868 |
| 2011 | 249 | #855 |
| 2010 | 216 | #933 |
| 2009 | 241 | #875 |
| 2008 | 203 | #979 |
| 2007 | 205 | #959 |
| 2006 | 199 | #941 |
| 2005 | 179 | #972 |
| 2004 | 194 | #895 |
| 2003 | 158 | #1001 |
| 2002 | 107 | #1268 |
| 2001 | 70 | #1659 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arnav a popular boy name?
Arnav ranked #2915 among boys in 2025 with 43 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1567.
When was the name Arnav most popular?
Arnav peaked in 2011, when 249 American boys received the name (ranked #855 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Arnav?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 41,860 newborn American boys was named Arnav. It scores 84/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.