How Many People Are Named Dhiraj?

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

Dhiraj
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Dhiraj means 'ruler' in Sanskrit, making it a name of leadership. Only 20 people named Dhiraj live in the US today, which means 1 in 16,784,224 Americans have this name. It's a genuinely modern name since all its bearers are under 30.

~20
Living in US
1 in 16,784,224
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Confident Ambitious Determined
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

250,613
Worldwide Bearers
#4,191
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
238,557
🇳🇵 Nepal
4,789
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,650
🇵🇱 Poland
848
🇲🇺 Mauritius
775
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
742
🇺🇸 United States
734
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
583
🇬🇧 England
387
🇫🇯 Fiji
259

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
20 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
20
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 20 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: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
25
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
82
International
100

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

📜 Dhiraj Through the Generations

Dhiraj saw its peak popularity in 2001 with 8 births, but it's remained stable since then. With an average age of 23, it's clear that Dhiraj is a name for the younger generation. The majority of people named Dhiraj are under 30, indicating that it's a relatively new choice for parents.

✨ Similar Names to Dhiraj

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dhiraj's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Dhiraj

How Many People Have the Name Dhiraj?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20 people in the United States currently share the name Dhiraj. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,784,224 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dhiraj a Common or Rare Name?

Dhiraj 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 Dhiraj Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Dhiraj Most Popular?

The name Dhiraj reached peak popularity in 2001, with 8 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 Dhiraj?

Approximately 20 people named Dhiraj live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 20. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,784,224 Americans.

Is Dhiraj a rare name?

Dhiraj is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,784,224 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dhiraj mean?

Dhiraj means "ruler" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Dhiraj more male or female?

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

When was Dhiraj most popular?

Dhiraj peaked in 2001 with 8 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 US20
All-Time Births20
1 in X1 in 16,784,224
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2001
World Rank#4,191
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.