Rising since 1997, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Bhargav since 1992
Babies named Bhargav per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 130 |
| 2010s | 99 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Bhargav is a distinctly Indian name derived from Sanskrit, carrying the meaning 'descendant of the sage Bhrigu.' It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1992, and has seen a gradual upward trajectory since 1997. Its peak year was 2009, though it remains relatively rare, with a 2025 rank of 9714 and an occurrence rate of 1 in 244,011 boys. The name is firmly tied to Hindu tradition and is primarily used within Indian-American communities.
Bhargav is a patronymic name derived from the Sanskrit 'Bhārgava,' meaning 'descendant of Bhrigu.' Bhrigu is a revered sage in Hindu tradition, one of the seven great sages (Saptarishi). The name traditionally denotes a clan of Brahmins who claim descent from Bhrigu, and it appears in ancient Hindu texts such as the Puranas.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Bhargav
Names that share Bhargav's style, for a brother or sister.
