Ridharv
Born leader, divine lightning illuminating the path to greatness.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ridharv. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ridharv today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ridharv births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ridharv. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ridharv. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,737
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Ridharv: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ridharv 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 Ridharv during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ridharv
The name Ridharv finds its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, with its roots dating back to the Vedic period of Indian history, which spans from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit words "Ridh" meaning "prosperity" and "Arv" meaning "towards" or "in the direction of". Thus, the name Ridharv can be interpreted as "one who is prosperous" or "one who is on the path towards prosperity".
While the exact origin of the name is not documented in specific ancient texts or scriptures, it is believed to have been used by various Hindu communities and castes in the Indian subcontinent for centuries. The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to the 8th century CE, where it is mentioned in various historical records and inscriptions from the region.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Ridharv was a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. Unfortunately, little is known about his life and works, but his name is mentioned in several medieval manuscripts and historical texts from that period.
In the 12th century, there was a notable King Ridharv who ruled over a small kingdom in present-day Rajasthan, India. He was known for his patronage of the arts and his efforts to promote cultural activities in his kingdom.
Another prominent figure with the name Ridharv was a Hindu spiritual leader and mystic who lived in the 16th century. He is credited with establishing a influential religious order and writing several treatises on spirituality and self-realization.
In more recent history, Ridharv was the name of a celebrated Indian poet and writer who lived in the late 19th century. He was known for his poignant works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His poetry collections were widely acclaimed and continue to be studied and appreciated to this day.
Lastly, Ridharv was also the name of a renowned Indian classical musician who was a master of the sitar. Born in the early 20th century, he is recognized as one of the greatest exponents of the Senia Gharana style of Indian classical music and has left a lasting legacy through his numerous recordings and disciples.
People
Ridharv + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ridharv 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
Ridharv: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ridharv?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ridharv 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 Ridharv a common name?
We classify Ridharv 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 Ridharv most popular?
The single biggest year for Ridharv was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ridharv is about 3 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 Ridharv in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ridharv a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ridharv 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 Ridharv still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ridharv 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 Ridharv 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 Ridharv as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.