How Many People Are Named Kishore?

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

Kishore
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Kishore means 'king' in Sanskrit, making it a regal choice. Only 29 people named Kishore live in the US today, which is just 1 in 11,250,070 Americans. The majority, 67%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~886
Living in US
1 in 374,096
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
King
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Regal Determined Confident
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

143,077
Worldwide Bearers
#7,328
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
119,955
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
4,949
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
3,497
🇺🇸 United States
3,066
🇴🇲 Oman
1,673
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1,209
🇬🇧 England
1,109
🇿🇦 South Africa
967
🇲🇺 Mauritius
958
🇶🇦 Qatar
501

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
29 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
20
Would be under 30 (67%)
10
Would be 30–60 (33%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 30 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
33
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
100

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

📜 Kishore Through the Generations

Kishore has seen steady popularity since its peak in 1990 when there were 5 births. Today, around 29 individuals carry this name, with most being young adults. The age distribution shows 20 under 30, 10 between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating a relatively new generation of bearers.

✨ Similar Names to Kishore

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kishore's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Kishore

How Many People Have the Name Kishore?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 886 people in the United States currently share the name Kishore. That works out to roughly 1 in every 374,096 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kishore a Common or Rare Name?

Kishore 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 Kishore Mean?

Kishore means "king" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Kishore Most Popular?

The name Kishore reached peak popularity in 1990, with 5 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 Kishore?

Approximately 886 people named Kishore live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 886. That works out to roughly 1 in 374,096 Americans.

Is Kishore a rare name?

Kishore is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 374,096 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kishore mean?

Kishore means "king" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Kishore more male or female?

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

When was Kishore most popular?

Kishore peaked in 1990 with 5 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 US886
All-Time Births886
1 in X1 in 374,096
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year1990
World Rank#7,328
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.