How Many People Are Named Anuradha?

Complete statistics for the name Anuradha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Anuradha
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Anuradha has a timeless feel, barely making it onto the US birth charts. Only 127 times in history, and now 122 people carry this name in the US. It's so rare, you'd have to meet 2,696,499 Americans to find one named Anuradha, and most are over 30.

~122
Living in US
1 in 2,696,499
Americans
1976
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A bright star, one of the lunar mansions in Hindu astronomy
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Saturday
💎
Lucky Stone
Sapphire
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Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Devoted Compassionate Friendly Resilient
5
Life Path Number

The life path number 5 traditionally represents freedom, adventure, and adaptability. People connected to this number tend to be curious, versatile, and drawn to new experiences and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

414,045
Worldwide Bearers
#2,486
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
356,136
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
46,713
🇺🇸 United States
3,127
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
3,116
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
816
🇲🇺 Mauritius
656
🇬🇧 England
612
🇴🇲 Oman
362
🇨🇦 Canada
349
🇸🇷 Suriname
280

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
122 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
23
Would be under 30 (18%)
98
Would be 30–60 (77%)
6
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 127 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: 1976

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
60
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
63
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Anuradha Through the Generations

Anuradha's journey through American demographics is quite unique. With just 127 total births and 122 living individuals, the name barely registers on the national radar. The peak year was 1976, with a mere 10 births, which underscores its rarity. The age distribution tells a compelling story: 23 under 30, 98 aged 30-60, and 6 over 60. This suggests a stable trend, with the majority of Anuradhas being middle-aged adults. Interestingly, while the name is very rare in the US, it's much more common in countries like India, where it ranks as the 2,486th most popular name among millions of bearers. Despite the low number of births, the name has managed to maintain a presence over decades, indicating a strong cultural significance.

⭐ Famous People Named Anuradha

Anuradha, sometimes shortened as Anu, is an Indian feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Anuradha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Anuradha's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Anuradha

How Many People Have the Name Anuradha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 122 people in the United States currently share the name Anuradha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,696,499 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Anuradha a Common or Rare Name?

Anuradha 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 Anuradha Mean?

Anuradha means "A bright star, one of the lunar mansions in Hindu astronomy" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Anuradha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Anuradha Most Popular?

The name Anuradha reached peak popularity in 1976, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Anuradha?

Approximately 122 people named Anuradha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 127. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,696,499 Americans.

Is Anuradha a rare name?

Anuradha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,696,499 Americans has this name.

What does the name Anuradha mean?

Anuradha means "A bright star, one of the lunar mansions in Hindu astronomy" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Anuradha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Anuradha are male and 100% are female.

When was Anuradha most popular?

Anuradha peaked in 1976 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US122
All-Time Births127
1 in X1 in 2,696,499
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age42
Peak Year1976
World Rank#2,486
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.