Dhruv Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Sanskrit
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Dhruv means 'steadfast' or 'immovable'.
Meaning of the Name Dhruv
Dhruv is a Hindu name of Sanskrit origin. In Hindu mythology, Dhruv was a young prince who became one of the brightest stars in the sky after undergoing intense meditation. The name Dhruv means 'steadfast' or 'immovable' and is often associated with constancy and determination.
Popularity of the Name Dhruv
The popularity for the name Dhruv peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 210 births, which ranked number 2,138 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Dhruv had the most male births in 2019 with 210, which ranked number 996 out of 14,112 male names. The number of births for the name Dhruv has increased sharply over the last ten years from 162 births to 201 births, an increase of 24.07%. Among males, Dhruv has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 162 births to 201 births, an increase of 24.07%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dhruv
- 20 Year Trend of Dhruv: 91.43%
- 10 Year Trend of Dhruv: 24.07%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Dhruv: 24.07%
Popularity of Dhruv by State
For males, Dhruv was most popular in Western states with 53 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 43 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Dhruv. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 5 | 911 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 43 | 653 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 10 | 856 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 8 | 548 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 15 | 612 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 13 | 544 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 7 | 1448 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 6 | 1137 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 27 | 904 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 10 | 667 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 10 | 648 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Dhruv
- Total Births of Dhruv: 205 (2.18%)
- Male Births of Dhruv: 205 (2.18%)
Given the upward trend of Dhruv over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.18% increase in total births, for a total of 205 births in 2024. Male births for Dhruv have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 205 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.18%.