Bhargav
Meaning
descendant of the sage Bhrigu, an epithet of Parashurama (Sanskrit bhargava); notably more common among Telugu families than anywhere else in India
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Bhargav has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Bhargav
Most people given the name Bhargav in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Bhargav deep dive
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