Dhruv
How to say it: DROOV · /ˈdruːv/
Sanskrit name meaning 'fixed, immovable, or constant'; associated with Dhruva, the Pole Star in Hindu mythology.
Dhruv was the 990th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 195 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 23% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #982 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #990 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 195 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,001 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +23% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #982 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging almost entirely in recent decades, Dhruv has climbed to its peak in the 2020s. Further rise is expected.
What goes with it
Firm and crisp with a breathy edge, it carries strength and a sky light glow. Arjun stands alongside comfortably.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dhruv is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hindi.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Ireland: #265.
Famous people named Dhruv
- Dhruv Rathee (born 1994)Indian influencer and activist
- Dhruv Kapila (born 2000)Badminton player
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