Holding steady.
Popularity of Rachit since 2003
Babies named Rachit per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Rachit, meaning "created" in Sanskrit, first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003 and achieved its peak popularity in 2018. Its usage has remained stable since, though it does not rank among the top names nationally. The name is well established in Hindu communities and has a straightforward, modern sound that fits well with other Indian-origin names. With no specific top state concentration, Rachit remains a distinctive choice.
Rachit derives from the Sanskrit root "rac" (to create or construct). It is a common masculine given name in India, favored within Hindi and other Indo-Aryan language communities. The name has been in use for centuries in Hindu families, though its appearance in modern U.S. birth records dates to the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rachu
Variants: Rachit, Rachith
Sibling names for Rachit
Names that share Rachit's style, for a brother or sister.
