Boy nameCurrently #1,088 in the USSteady
Dhruv
1 syllablePeak year: 20195 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dhruv's meaning
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Dhruv's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dhruv |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 45 |
| 1999 | 65 |
| 2000 | 71 |
| 2001 | 77 |
| 2002 | 105 |
| 2003 | 140 |
| 2004 | 159 |
| 2005 | 136 |
| 2006 | 138 |
| 2007 | 182 |
| 2008 | 166 |
| 2009 | 161 |
| 2010 | 180 |
| 2011 | 163 |
| 2012 | 162 |
| 2013 | 147 |
| 2014 | 167 |
| 2015 | 157 |
| 2016 | 159 |
| 2017 | 169 |
| 2018 | 185 |
| 2019 | 210 |
| 2020 | 189 |
| 2021 | 179 |
| 2022 | 201 |
| 2023 | 190 |
| 2024 | 199 |
Dhruv through the decades
- Dhruv peaked in 2019, when 210 babies were named Dhruv in the US.
- The 2020s were Dhruv's strongest decade, averaging 192 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Dhruv has risen 15% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Dhruv currently ranks #1,088 in the US and is holding steady.