Ganesh
boy nameGanesh entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #4227 in 1993, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#4227
peak (1993)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5657 |
| 1980s | #5107 |
| 1990s | #6447 |
| 2000s | #7180 |
| 2010s | #10076 |
| 2020s | #11411 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Ganesh are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ganesh alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ganesh in 2025?
- Ganesh is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ganesh most popular?
- Ganesh peaked in 1993, reaching #4227 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ganesh with classmates?
- Ganesh will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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