Sanjiv
boy nameSanjiv entered the US charts in 1965, peaked at #3146 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1965–2025
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rank today
#3146
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3600 |
| 1970s | #4414 |
| 1980s | #6387 |
| 1990s | #9631 |
| 2000s | #9268 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Sanjiv are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sanjiv alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sanjiv in 2025?
- Sanjiv is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sanjiv most popular?
- Sanjiv peaked in 1971, reaching #3146 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sanjiv with classmates?
- Sanjiv will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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