Rivaansh
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "share" or "portion of sun".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Rivaansh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rivaansh today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rivaansh births was 2020 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rivaansh. 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 Rivaansh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2020
6 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#11,716
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Rivaansh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rivaansh 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 Rivaansh 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rivaansh
The name Rivaansh has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the root of many Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. It is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the northern regions of India.
Rivaansh is a compound name, derived from the Sanskrit words "riv" meaning "wave" or "flow" and "aansh" meaning "part" or "portion." The name can be interpreted to mean "a part of the flow" or "a portion of the wave," suggesting a connection to the natural world and the rhythms of life.
While the name itself does not have a known historical reference in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its individual components can be found in various Sanskrit literature and philosophical works. The concept of "flow" or "wave" is often used as a metaphor for the cyclical nature of existence and the ever-changing nature of reality.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Rivaansh are relatively recent, dating back to the late 20th century. However, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Rivaansh was Rivaansh Sharma (born 1982), an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Delhi and represented India at the Under-19 level.
Another notable person with this name was Rivaansh Mishra (born 1988), an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of the successful e-commerce platform, Coupondunia.
In the field of literature, Rivaansh Narang (born 1995) is a contemporary Indian author and poet known for his works exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery.
In the realm of education, Rivaansh Gupta (born 1990) is a renowned educator and founder of the Rivaansh Academy, an innovative educational institution in New Delhi.
Lastly, Rivaansh Singh (born 1985) is a prominent Indian fashion designer who has showcased his collections at various national and international fashion weeks, gaining recognition for his unique blend of traditional and contemporary styles.
These individuals, spanning diverse fields such as sports, business, literature, education, and fashion, have contributed to the growing recognition and popularity of the name Rivaansh in recent decades.
People
Rivaansh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rivaansh 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
Rivaansh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rivaansh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rivaansh 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Rivaansh a common name?
We classify Rivaansh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rivaansh most popular?
The single biggest year for Rivaansh was 2020, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rivaansh is about 6 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 Rivaansh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rivaansh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rivaansh 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 Rivaansh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rivaansh 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 Rivaansh 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 share the name Rivaansh?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.