Declining since 2012, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Rithvik since 1998
Babies named Rithvik per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 337 |
| 2010s | 327 |
| 2020s | 107 |
Meaning & origin
Rithvik is a relatively recent addition to American naming charts, first recorded in the Social Security data in 1998. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, when it ranked highest, and has gradually declined since 2012, reflecting a broader trend of falling use in the 2010s. As of 2025, it ranks 5,208, with an incidence of 1 in 94,893 births, indicating it remains a rare but meaningful choice. The name is most commonly found among families of South Asian heritage in the United States, though its top states are not listed in the data. Rithvik's Sanskrit roots and virtuous meaning have contributed to its appeal among parents seeking a name with cultural depth and a positive attribute.
Rithvik is a compound of the Sanskrit elements 'rita' (truth, cosmic order) and 'vik' (strength, lord), giving the meaning 'lord of truth' or 'one whose strength is truth.' It is a traditional Hindu name, often conferred in South Indian families, and has seen increased use in the English-speaking world since the late 1990s, reflecting a broader trend of adopting Sanskrit-origin names with positive virtues.
“Rithvik” around the world
Where Rithvik lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rith, Vik
Sibling names for Rithvik
Names that share Rithvik's style, for a brother or sister.
