How Many People Are Named Kishan?

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

Kishan
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Kishan means 'ruler' in Sanskrit, making it a regal choice. Only 1,004 people named Kishan live in the US today, which means 1 in 328,703 Americans have this name. The majority, 64%, are under 30, giving it a youthful vibe.

~1,004
Living in US
1 in 328,703
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Strong
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

379,076
Worldwide Bearers
#2,753
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
363,529
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
5,866
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1,668
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,191
🇬🇧 England
1,089
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
933
🇺🇸 United States
899
🇵🇱 Poland
471
🇸🇷 Suriname
411
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
272

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,004 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
657
Would be under 30 (64%)
372
Would be 30–60 (36%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,029 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: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
92
International
100

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

📜 Kishan Through the Generations

Kishan saw its peak popularity in 1997 with 68 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are 1,004 people named Kishan in the United States, with most being younger adults. Of those, 657 are under 30, 372 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating a very young demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New Jersey 132
California 82
New York 48
Illinois 38
Texas 20
Pennsylvania 14
Florida 5

✨ Similar Names to Kishan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kishan's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Kishan

How Many People Have the Name Kishan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,004 people in the United States currently share the name Kishan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 328,703 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kishan a Common or Rare Name?

Kishan 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 Kishan Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Kishan Most Popular?

The name Kishan reached peak popularity in 1997, with 68 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 Kishan?

Approximately 1,004 people named Kishan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,029. That works out to roughly 1 in 328,703 Americans.

Is Kishan a rare name?

Kishan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 328,703 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kishan mean?

Kishan means "ruler" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Kishan more male or female?

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

When was Kishan most popular?

Kishan peaked in 1997 with 68 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 US1,004
All-Time Births1,029
1 in X1 in 328,703
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age26
Peak Year1997
World Rank#2,753
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.