Raahul
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the one who is victorious".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Raahul. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raahul today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raahul births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raahul. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Raahul with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Raahul. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#11,194
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Raahul: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Raahul 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 Raahul during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Raahul
The name Raahul has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "raghu," meaning swift or fast. The name can also be traced back to the Hindu epic Ramayana, where Raghu was the ancestor of the protagonist, Lord Rama.
In Hindu mythology, Raghu was a renowned king of the Suryavanshi dynasty, known for his bravery, righteousness, and swiftness in battle. The name Raahul carries connotations of speed, agility, and strength, reflecting the qualities attributed to the legendary King Raghu.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Raahul can be found in ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions dating back to the 5th century BCE. One of the most famous historical figures bearing this name was Raahul Sankrityayan, an Indian polymath, and scholar who lived from 1893 to 1963. He was a prolific writer, linguist, and historian, known for his extensive travels and contributions to Indology.
Another notable Raahul in history was Raahul Dravid, an Indian cricketer who played from 1996 to 2012. He was renowned for his technical batting prowess, discipline, and sportsmanship, earning him the respect of fans and peers alike.
In the realm of arts and literature, Raahul Bose is a celebrated Indian actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his work in both Indian and international cinema. He has received numerous accolades for his performances in films like "Mr. and Mrs. Iyer" and "The Japanese Wife."
Moving to the field of science, Raahul Srivastava is an Indian scientist and engineer who has made significant contributions to the field of aerospace engineering. He has been involved in several prestigious space missions, including the Mars Orbiter Mission, and has received numerous awards for his work.
Another noteworthy Raahul is Raahul Sanghvi, an Indian businessman and entrepreneur. He co-founded the popular online restaurant discovery and food delivery service Zomato, which has since expanded to numerous countries around the world.
People
Raahul + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raahul as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raahul: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raahul?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raahul 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Raahul a common name?
We classify Raahul as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raahul most popular?
The single biggest year for Raahul was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raahul is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Raahul in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raahul a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raahul 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.
Is Raahul still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raahul in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Raahul can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Raahul?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Raahul, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.