How Many People Are Named Mitra?

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

Mitra
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Mitra means 'friend' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich in warmth and connection. Only 1 in 577,605 Americans share this rare female name, with just 571 people living today. The majority, 46%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~2,600
Living in US
1 in 127,480
Americans
1988
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Friend
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Friendly Compassionate Supportive
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often introspective and seek deeper understanding.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

169,304
Worldwide Bearers
#6,210
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
120,156
🇮🇳 India
14,187
🇳🇵 Nepal
8,345
🇮🇩 Indonesia
6,667
🇺🇸 United States
3,222
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
3,044
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
2,793
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
2,436
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
1,872
🇨🇦 Canada
998

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (1%)
♀ Female
566 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
269
Would be under 30 (46%)
301
Would be 30–60 (51%)
17
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 587 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: 1988

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
83
International
100

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

📜 Mitra Through the Generations

Mitra has seen steady popularity since its peak in 1988 when 20 babies were given this name. Today, there are 571 people named Mitra living in the United States, with an average age of 32. The age distribution shows a youthful skew, with 269 under 30 and 301 between 30 and 60, indicating that Mitra remains a name embraced by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 35

⭐ Famous People Named Mitra

Mitra is a given name.…

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✨ Similar Names to Mitra

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mitra's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Mitra

How Many People Have the Name Mitra?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,600 people in the United States currently share the name Mitra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 127,480 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mitra a Common or Rare Name?

Mitra 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 Mitra Mean?

Mitra means "friend" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mitra in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Mitra Most Popular?

The name Mitra reached peak popularity in 1988, with 20 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 Mitra?

Approximately 2,600 people named Mitra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,600. That works out to roughly 1 in 127,480 Americans.

Is Mitra a rare name?

Mitra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 127,480 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mitra mean?

Mitra means "friend" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Mitra more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Mitra are male and 99% are female.

When was Mitra most popular?

Mitra peaked in 1988 with 20 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 US2,600
All-Time Births2,600
1 in X1 in 127,480
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age32
Peak Year1988
World Rank#6,210
Male %1%
Female %99%

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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.