Rupesh
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 22 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Rupesh is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 22 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Rupesh is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Rupesh is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, composed of rupa (beauty, form) and isha (lord, master), meaning 'lord of beauty' or 'master of form.' In Hindu tradition, it is an epithet connected to divine beauty and aesthetic perfection.
Widely used across South Asia and in South Asian diaspora communities, Rupesh carries a sense of grace and aesthetic sensibility. Its meaning connects the name to the tradition of names that honor the beautiful in creation.
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Rupesh 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., Rupesh has been recorded as a boy's name since 1979, with 22 total births. Browse the Sanskrit names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Rupesh has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1979.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17 | #6970 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | #6885 | — |
The Story of Rupesh
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1981, Rupesh is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Rupesh are most likely born between 1979 and 1987.
How rare is Rupesh?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Rupesh is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1979, peaked in the 1980s with 17 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 1979–1987)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 | #7912 |
| 1986 | 5 | #7614 |
| 1981 | 7 | #5384 |
| 1979 | 5 | #6885 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1979–1987