Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Rajiv
//ɹɑˈdʒiv//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19855 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rajiv'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.
Rajiv's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rajiv |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 60 |
| 1986 | 34 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 |
Rajiv through the decades
- Rajiv peaked in 1985, when 60 babies were named Rajiv in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2006–2019), use of Rajiv has fallen 48% compared to the 10 years before that.