Bhavik
A masculine Hindu name meaning radiant or bright.
Name Census estimates that about 183 living Americans carry the first name Bhavik. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bhavik today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bhavik births was 1991 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bhavik. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
183
~ 1 in 1,872,975 Americans
Peak year
1991
14 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,395
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Bhavik: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bhavik from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 90 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Bhavik remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bhavik by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bhavik during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bhaviks live
Origin
Meaning and history of Bhavik
The name Bhavik has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "bhavika," which means "prosperous" or "fortunate." The name is primarily found in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bhavik can be found in Hindu scriptures and ancient texts. In the Puranas, a collection of ancient Hindu texts, there are references to a sage named Bhavik who was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual knowledge. Unfortunately, the exact time period in which this sage lived is not clearly documented.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Bhavik. One such individual was Bhavik Bhattacharya (1932-2018), an Indian author and playwright who wrote extensively in Bengali and English. His works explored themes of social injustice and the human condition.
Another prominent figure was Bhavik Thaker (born 1977), an Indian chess grandmaster who has represented India in numerous international tournaments. He achieved the grandmaster title in 2006 and is considered one of the strongest chess players in India.
In the field of music, Bhavik Lala (born 1975) is a renowned Indian tabla player and percussionist. He has performed and collaborated with numerous notable artists and has contributed to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music.
Bhavik Desai (born 1980) is an Indian-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He co-founded the technology company Digg and has invested in various startups across different industries.
Bhavik Patel (born 1988) is a British actor and comedian who has appeared in various television shows and films. He is known for his comedic roles and has gained popularity for his unique brand of humor.
While the name Bhavik has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has transcended its origins and has been embraced by individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, each leaving their mark on history through their respective fields and contributions.
People
Bhavik + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bhavik as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bhavik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bhavik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 183 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bhavik going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,872,975 US residents.
Is Bhavik a common name?
We classify Bhavik as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 187 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bhavik most popular?
The single biggest year for Bhavik was 1991, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bhavik is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Bhavik a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bhavik in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.