Bhargav

A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 271 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#7289 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Alternative form of Bhargava.

Bhargav is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'descendant of Bhrigu,' referring to the lineage of the sage Bhrigu — one of the seven great sages (Saptarishi) in Hindu tradition, believed to be a mind-born son of Brahma. The name connects its bearer to one of Hinduism's most ancient and revered spiritual lineages.

Bhargav is used across South India and in Brahmin communities as a name of deep Vedic heritage, carrying the intellectual and spiritual legacy of the sage Bhrigu and his descendants, which included the great sage Parashurama.

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Bhargav is cataloged under the Sanskrit naming tradition. Names from the Sanskrit tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.

In the U.S., Bhargav has been recorded as a boy's name since 1992, with 271 total births. Browse the Sanskrit names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

#7289

Current Rank

271

Total births

Since 1992

2009

Peak year

21 births

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Popularity Over Time

Bhargav was #5275 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7289, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1992Peak: 2009 (21 births)Current: #7289

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Bhargav
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	31	#9522	▼
2010s	99	#7988	▼
2000s	130	#6172	▲
1990s	11	#8693	—

The Story of Bhargav

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2009, Bhargav is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Bhargav are most likely born between 1999 and 2019.

How rare is Bhargav?

Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Bhargav — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 2000s with 130 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Bhargav by the numbers

Would fill 6 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(26 years, 1992–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Bhargav
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	11	#7289	+5 (83.3%)
2023	6	#10995	0
2021	6	#10962	-2 (-25.0%)
2020	8	#8841	-4 (-33.3%)
2019	12	#6827	-1 (-7.7%)
2018	13	#6388	+4 (44.4%)
2017	9	#8233	0
2016	9	#8227	-1 (-10.0%)
2015	10	#7554	+4 (66.7%)
2014	6	#10879	0
2013	6	#10904	-6 (-50.0%)
2012	12	#6671	+1 (9.1%)
2011	11	#7067	0
2010	11	#7133	-10 (-47.6%)
2009	21	#4597	+4 (23.5%)
2008	17	#5273	+2 (13.3%)
2007	15	#5685	+4 (36.4%)
2006	11	#6967	-4 (-26.7%)
2005	15	#5315	0
2004	15	#5275	+6 (66.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bhargav a boy's or girl's name?

Bhargav is primarily a boy's name.

When was Bhargav most popular?

Bhargav reached its peak popularity in 2009 with 21 births that year. It is currently ranked #7289 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Bhargav?

Bhargav is currently ranked #7289 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 271 babies since 1992.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2024