Boy nameCurrently #2,794 in the USSteady
Dhruva
2 syllablesPeak year: 20196 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dhruva's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Dhruva's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dhruva |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2019 | 64 |
| 2020 | 49 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 46 |
Dhruva through the decades
- Dhruva peaked in 2019, when 64 babies were named Dhruva in the US.
- The 2020s were Dhruva's strongest decade, averaging 45 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Dhruva has risen 137% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Dhruva currently ranks #2,794 in the US and is holding steady.