Rishabh
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "first incarnation of Lord Vishnu".
Name Census estimates that about 967 living Americans carry the first name Rishabh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rishabh today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rishabh births was 2006 (61 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rishabh. 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
967
~ 1 in 354,451 Americans
Peak year
2006
61 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,382
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Rishabh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rishabh 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 467 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
Rishabh 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 Rishabh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rishabhs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Rishabh, while Massachusetts, Michigan, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 45 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rishabh
The name Rishabh finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, originating from ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'rishabha', which means 'the best' or 'the most excellent'. The name has been in use for centuries and can be traced back to the Vedic period of Indian history, which lasted from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
The name Rishabh is mentioned in several ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, including the Rigveda, one of the oldest known scriptures in the world. In the Rigveda, the name is associated with Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. It is believed that Rishabh was one of the names of Lord Vishnu, signifying his supremacy and excellence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rishabh is in the context of the Jain religion, where Rishabh or Rishabhanath is revered as the first Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) of the present cosmic age. According to Jain tradition, Rishabhanath lived millions of years ago and was the first to attain enlightenment in the current time cycle.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rishabh. One of the earliest known figures was Rishabhadeva (c. 8th century BCE), a Vedic sage and author of several Hindu scriptures. Another prominent figure was Rishabhananda (1595-1668), a Bengali poet and writer who composed several works in the Bengali language.
In more recent times, Rishabh Dev Burman (1939-1994) was a renowned Indian music director and singer, known for his contributions to the Hindi film industry. Rishabh Pant (born 1997) is a current Indian cricketer who plays for the Indian national team and is known for his batting and wicket-keeping skills.
Other notable individuals with the name Rishabh include Rishabh Prasad (born 1980), an Indian film actor and producer, and Rishabh Sinha (born 1986), an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of a successful technology startup.
People
Rishabh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rishabh 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
Rishabh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rishabh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 967 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rishabh 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 354,451 US residents.
Is Rishabh a common name?
We classify Rishabh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 977 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rishabh most popular?
The single biggest year for Rishabh was 2006, when 61 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rishabh is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rishabh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rishabh 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.