Aarush
Boy name · #1672 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Aarush? In official American birth records, Aarush has been tracked continuously since 2002, giving it 23 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 99 baby boys were named Aarush, placing it at #1672 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #977, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 18,182 boys born in 2025 was named Aarush.
Babies named Aarush per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 23-year story
Aarush first appears in the Social Security records in 2002, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2010, when 227 boys were named Aarush — good for #900 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Aarush against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Aarush in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Aarush is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Aarush will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Aarush is most common
State-level data for Aarush is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Aarush
Statistically, parents drawn to Aarush tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Ansh, Ayush, Arsh, Armaan, and Amauri.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Aarush | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 99 | #1668 |
| 2024 | 106 | #1608 |
| 2023 | 82 | #1909 |
| 2022 | 112 | #1574 |
| 2021 | 108 | #1591 |
| 2020 | 157 | #1203 |
| 2019 | 166 | #1167 |
| 2018 | 179 | #1094 |
| 2017 | 166 | #1141 |
| 2016 | 191 | #1037 |
| 2015 | 211 | #977 |
| 2014 | 181 | #1070 |
| 2013 | 177 | #1063 |
| 2012 | 174 | #1074 |
| 2011 | 188 | #1020 |
| 2010 | 227 | #900 |
| 2009 | 143 | #1249 |
| 2008 | 141 | #1233 |
| 2007 | 113 | #1433 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2398 |
| 2005 | 35 | #2960 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4602 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3186 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9392 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Aarush?
In official American birth records, the name Aarush first appeared in 2002 (over 23 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 23 years.
Is Aarush a popular boy name?
Aarush ranked #1672 among boys in 2025 with 99 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #977.
When was the name Aarush most popular?
Aarush peaked in 2010, when 227 American boys received the name (ranked #900 that year). Since 2010 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Aarush?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 18,182 newborn American boys was named Aarush. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.