How old is someone named Rishi?
The average Rishi is 18 years old.
Half of all living Rishis are between 7 and 24.
When was Rishi popular?
Rishi has been rising for years and peaked in 2023, so most Rishis are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 131 | 120 |
| 1980s | 432 | 410 |
| 1990s | 523 | 500 |
| 2000s | 1,578 | 1,600 |
| 2010s | 1,322 | 1,300 |
| 2020s | 1,156 | 1,100 |
How many Rishis are still alive?
About 5,000 Rishis are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 5,100 babies named Rishi since 1974.
Nearly every Rishi ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Rishi?
About two in five living Rishis are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 3%
- Millennial 14%
- Gen Z 43%
- Gen Alpha 40%
Is Rishi an old name?
Not really. Rishi is younger than 75 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Rishi will be 29 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Rishi a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Rishis are men.
Names the same age as Rishi
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Rishi's name twin is Samira. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Samira's age curve is the closest match to Rishi's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Rishi
How old is the average Rishi?
The average Rishi in the US is 18 years old. The median is 17, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rishi?
About 5,000 Rishis are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,100 babies given the name since 1974.
When was the name Rishi most popular?
In 2023, when about 230 baby boys were named Rishi.
Is Rishi a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 43% of living Rishis, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this