Rishab
A Hindu masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "chant, hymn".
Name Census estimates that about 627 living Americans carry the first name Rishab. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rishab today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rishab births was 2006 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rishab. 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
627
~ 1 in 546,658 Americans
Peak year
2006
47 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,657
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Rishab: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rishab from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 340 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rishab 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 Rishab during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rishabs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Rishab, while Texas, New Jersey, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 68 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rishab
The name Rishab has its roots in Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "rishabh," which means "bull" or "the best among men." This name has been in use for centuries in the Hindu tradition and has held significant cultural and religious significance.
The earliest known reference to the name Rishab can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and Puranas. In the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics, Rishab is mentioned as the name of an ancient king who was revered for his wisdom and righteousness. According to Hindu mythology, Rishab was also the name of one of the twenty-four incarnations of Lord Vishnu, the preserver deity in the Hindu trinity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rishab. One of the earliest examples is Rishab Deva, an ancient Jain Tirthankara (ford-maker or spiritual leader) who is believed to have lived around the 7th century BCE. He is revered as the first Tirthankara of the present cosmic age in Jainism and is credited with establishing the Jain tradition.
Another prominent figure with this name is Rishab Chandra Mallick (1890-1969), an Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He was a close associate of Subhas Chandra Bose and played a significant role in the formation of the Indian National Army.
In more recent times, Rishab Pant (born 1997) is an Indian cricketer who represents the Indian national team. He has gained recognition for his impressive performances as a wicket-keeper and batsman, and is considered one of the rising stars in Indian cricket.
Rishab Shetty (born 1983) is a prominent Indian actor, director, and playwright from the Kannada film industry. He gained widespread acclaim for his critically acclaimed films like "Siri Sambhalama" and "Kantara," which explored themes of folklore and indigenous cultures.
Rishab Ghosh (born 1996) is an Indian classical musician and tabla player. He has performed at various prestigious music festivals and has received numerous awards and accolades for his exceptional talent in preserving and promoting the rich tradition of Indian classical music.
People
Rishab + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rishab 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
Rishab: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rishab?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 627 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rishab 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 546,658 US residents.
Is Rishab a common name?
We classify Rishab as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 634 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rishab most popular?
The single biggest year for Rishab was 2006, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rishab is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rishab a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rishab 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.