How Many People Are Named Ananda?
Complete statistics for the name Ananda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ananda means joy in Sanskrit, fitting for such a rare name, with only 1,701 people bearing it in the US today, or 1 in 194,057 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 69%, are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 1,735 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2002Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ananda Through the Generations
Ananda has seen its peak popularity in 2002 with 128 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. With an average age of 28, most people named Ananda are young adults, with 1,197 under 30 and 538 aged between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly female and has a strong presence in India, where it's much more common than in the US.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ananda's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Ananda
How Many People Have the Name Ananda?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 217 people in the United States currently share the name Ananda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,527,416 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ananda a Common or Rare Name?
Ananda is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ananda Mean?
Ananda means "joy" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ananda in SSA data, approximately 6% are male and 94% are female.
When Was Ananda Most Popular?
The name Ananda reached peak popularity in 2002, with 128 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ananda?
Approximately 217 people named Ananda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 217. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,527,416 Americans.
Is Ananda a rare name?
Ananda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,527,416 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ananda mean?
Ananda means "joy" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Ananda more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 6% of people named Ananda are male and 94% are female.
When was Ananda most popular?
Ananda peaked in 2002 with 128 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.