Rakesh

Boy name

Rakesh has been given to 442 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It peaked in 1980.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

442

Peak year

1980 (21 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1966

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rakesh.

444 babies since 1931

444 babies since 1976

446 babies since 1964

438 babies since 1955

437 babies since 1921

450 babies since 1971

450 babies since 1971

434 babies since 1967

How popular is the name Rakesh?

Rakesh has been given to 442 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rakesh peak?

Rakesh peaked in 1980, when 21 babies were given the name.

Is Rakesh a girl or boy name?

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

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