Sanjeev
boy nameSanjeev entered the US charts in 1966, peaked at #2669 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1966–2025
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rank today
#2669
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4106 |
| 1970s | #3372 |
| 1980s | #4775 |
| 1990s | #7614 |
| 2000s | #6395 |
| 2010s | #8562 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Sanjeev are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sanjeev alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sanjeev in 2025?
- Sanjeev is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sanjeev most popular?
- Sanjeev peaked in 1979, reaching #2669 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sanjeev with classmates?
- Sanjeev will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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