5,077births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
2002Peak · British Columbia
#8910United States 2025
Rahul is a boy name family recorded 5,077 times in 7 countries since 1966. It ranks highest today in the United States (#8910 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2002, at 34.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Rahul
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahul | English | 3,332 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8910 | 2000 | ▼ 37 % |
| Rahul | English | 1,236 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1999 | – |
| Rahul | English | 388 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2000 | – |
| Rahul | English | 66 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2002 | – |
| Rahul | English | 35 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2003 | – |
| Rahul | English | 10 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2001 | – |
Questions about Rahul
How popular is the name Rahul?
In 2025 it ranked #8910 in the United States. Official registers record 5,077 births across 7 countries.
When was Rahul most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2002, at 34.1 births per 100,000.
Is Rahul a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rahul is a boy name.