Rahul
4 countries#8910 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Rahul was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,332 births recorded 1966–2025 · currently #8910 · peaked in 2000 with 196 births
Most common in: California, New Jersey, New York, Illinois, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,237 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1999 with 122 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,231 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2730 · peaked in 1999 with 122 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
25 births recorded 2000–2013 · peaked in 2000 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
6 births recorded 2000–2001 · peaked in 2000 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Rahul’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1460 | — |
| 2007 | #1650 | ↓190 |
| 2008 | #1775 | ↓125 |
| 2009 | #2143 | ↓368 |
| 2010 | #2262 | ↓119 |
| 2011 | #2852 | ↓590 |
| 2012 | #3059 | ↓207 |
| 2013 | #3582 | ↓523 |
| 2014 | #3532 | ↑50 |
| 2015 | #5999 | ↓2467 |
| 2016 | #5555 | ↑444 |
| 2017 | #6060 | ↓505 |
| 2018 | #6345 | ↓285 |
| 2019 | #9756 | ↓3411 |
| 2020 | #9554 | ↑202 |
| 2021 | #7587 | ↑1967 |
| 2022 | #7768 | ↓181 |
| 2023 | #7738 | ↑30 |
| 2024 | #10938 | ↓3200 |
| 2025 | #8910 | ↑2028 |
Frequently asked questions about Rahul
Is Rahul a popular name?
Yes — Rahul currently ranks #8910 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Rahul more common for boys or girls?
Rahul is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Rahul most popular?
Rahul peaked in 2000 in United States, with 196 recorded births that year.
Is Rahul rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Rahul’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3948 in 1966 to #8910 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Rahul?
At least 4,594 babies have been recorded with the name Rahul across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Rahul popular in more than one country?
Yes — Rahul appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Rahul?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Rahul include Rahil, Rajon.
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