Rahul

Boy name

Rahul has been given to 3,332 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It peaked in 2000.

Meaning & origin

Transliteration of Sanskrit राहुल (rāhula)

Origin: Sanskrit

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,332

Peak year

2000 (196 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1966

10-year trend

▼ -43%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Rahul — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Raulboy

88,524 babies since 1904

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FAQ

How popular is the name Rahul?

Rahul has been given to 3,332 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rahul peak?

Rahul peaked in 2000, when 196 babies were given the name.

Is Rahul a girl or boy name?

Rahul is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Rahul are boys).

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