How Many People Are Named Ekam?

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

Ekam
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Ekam means 'one' in Sanskrit, making it a unique choice. Only 641 people in the US today share this name, which is just 1 in 514,747 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2021 with 57 births, showing its recent rise.

~641
Living in US
1 in 514,747
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
One
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Unique Strong Confident
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,935
Worldwide Bearers
#172,447
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
1,450
🇳🇬 Nigeria
284
🇮🇩 Indonesia
96
🇨🇦 Canada
32
🇲🇾 Malaysia
22
🇺🇸 United States
14
🇬🇧 England
13
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
4
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
3
🇨🇲 Cameroon
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
486 (76%)
♀ Female
155 (24%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
646
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 646 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: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
6
Modern Appeal
100
International
89

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

📜 Ekam Through the Generations

Ekam, meaning 'one' in Sanskrit, has seen a steady rise in popularity over the past decade. With only 641 living bearers in the United States, it stands out as a very rare name. The majority of those named Ekam are under 30 years old, indicating that it's a modern, newer-generation name. Born in the peak year of 2021, these individuals are part of a younger demographic that continues to embrace this distinctive moniker.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 281
New York 35
Texas 6
Indiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Ekam

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ekam's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Ekam

How Many People Have the Name Ekam?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 641 people in the United States currently share the name Ekam. That works out to roughly 1 in every 514,747 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ekam a Common or Rare Name?

Ekam 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 Ekam Mean?

Ekam means "one" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ekam in SSA data, approximately 76% are male and 24% are female.

When Was Ekam Most Popular?

The name Ekam reached peak popularity in 2021, with 57 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Ekam?

Approximately 641 people named Ekam live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 646. That works out to roughly 1 in 514,747 Americans.

Is Ekam a rare name?

Ekam is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 514,747 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ekam mean?

Ekam means "one" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Ekam more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 76% of people named Ekam are male and 24% are female.

When was Ekam most popular?

Ekam peaked in 2021 with 57 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US641
All-Time Births646
1 in X1 in 514,747
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2021
World Rank#172,447
Male %76%
Female %24%

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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.