Aarush
Boy name · #1672 in 2025 · Uniqueness 80/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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?
Aarush scores 80 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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
Geography matters for names, and Aarush is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Aarushs were TX (20), CA (18), NJ (6), IL (5), NC (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 80/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.