Will my child share the name Rahul with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Rahul per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rahul in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Rahul becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Rahul has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1311 places in the last five years. Its peak was #247 in 1999. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Rahul a good choice for a distinctive name?

Rahul is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Rahul a popular baby name in the United States?

Rahul does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4271

Rahul

Rahul is a distinctive choice, ranked #4271 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Rahul in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4271

About the Name Rahul

Rahul has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1311 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #247 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Rahul is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.