How Many People Are Named Chitra?

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

Chitra
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Chitra means 'picture' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich in visual imagery. Only 32 people named Chitra live in the US today, which means 1 in 10,303,333 Americans share this unique name. The name peaked in popularity in 1982 with 10 births.

~32
Living in US
1 in 10,303,333
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Picture
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Artistic Inspired Creative
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

176,576
Worldwide Bearers
#5,957
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
124,173
🇹🇭 Thailand
32,575
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
4,307
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
4,078
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,795
🇺🇸 United States
2,386
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,736
🇶🇦 Qatar
665
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
583
🇬🇧 England
444

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
32 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
7
Would be under 30 (21%)
26
Would be 30–60 (79%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 33 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: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
35
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
70
International
100

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

📜 Chitra Through the Generations

Chitra has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1982 when 10 babies were given this name. Today, there are 32 individuals named Chitra living in the country, with an average age of 40 years. The age distribution shows a significant majority aged 30-60, indicating that the name is well-established among middle-aged adults, with fewer younger individuals adopting it.

✨ Similar Names to Chitra

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chitra's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Chitra

How Many People Have the Name Chitra?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 32 people in the United States currently share the name Chitra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 10,303,333 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chitra a Common or Rare Name?

Chitra 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 Chitra Mean?

Chitra means "picture" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Chitra Most Popular?

The name Chitra reached peak popularity in 1982, 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 Chitra?

Approximately 32 people named Chitra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 33. That works out to roughly 1 in 10,303,333 Americans.

Is Chitra a rare name?

Chitra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 10,303,333 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chitra mean?

Chitra means "picture" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Chitra more male or female?

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

When was Chitra most popular?

Chitra peaked in 1982 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 US32
All-Time Births33
1 in X1 in 10,303,333
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1982
World Rank#5,957
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.