How Many People Are Named Govind?

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

Govind
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Govind means 'caretaker' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich in spiritual significance. Only 124 people named Govind live in the US today, which means 1 in 2,655,678 Americans share this rare moniker. The majority of those named Govind are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name.

~443
Living in US
1 in 748,193
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Caretaker
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Caring Compassionate Thoughtful
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 represents leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

660,113
Worldwide Bearers
#1,484
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
600,012
🇳🇵 Nepal
53,905
🇺🇸 United States
989
🇵🇱 Poland
848
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
816
🇬🇧 England
559
🇶🇦 Qatar
429
🇵🇰 Pakistan
416
🇴🇲 Oman
343
🇫🇯 Fiji
288

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
124 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
126
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 126 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: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
59
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Govind Through the Generations

Govind saw its peak popularity in 2001 with 11 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. As of now, there are 124 individuals bearing this name in the United States, with all of them being under 30 years old. This age skew suggests that Govind is a relatively new name, embraced by younger parents looking for something unique and meaningful.

✨ Similar Names to Govind

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Govind's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Govind

How Many People Have the Name Govind?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 443 people in the United States currently share the name Govind. That works out to roughly 1 in every 748,193 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Govind a Common or Rare Name?

Govind 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 Govind Mean?

Govind means "caretaker" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Govind Most Popular?

The name Govind reached peak popularity in 2001, with 11 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 Govind?

Approximately 443 people named Govind live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 443. That works out to roughly 1 in 748,193 Americans.

Is Govind a rare name?

Govind is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 748,193 Americans has this name.

What does the name Govind mean?

Govind means "caretaker" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Govind more male or female?

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

When was Govind most popular?

Govind peaked in 2001 with 11 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.

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 US443
All-Time Births443
1 in X1 in 748,193
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2001
World Rank#1,484
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.