How Many People Are Named Onkar?

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

Onkar
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Onkar is a rare Sanskrit name, symbolizing the divine light within. Only 16 people named Onkar live in the US today, making up just 1 in 20,900,746 Americans. The majority of Onkar's bearers are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~16
Living in US
1 in 20,900,746
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Divine light
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Inspired Energetic Spiritual
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

77,108
Worldwide Bearers
#12,769
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
74,948
🇬🇧 England
682
🇨🇦 Canada
384
🇺🇸 United States
375
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
100
🇰🇼 Kuwait
76
🇵🇰 Pakistan
58
🇳🇵 Nepal
26
🇪🇸 Spain
25

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
16 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
16
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 16 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: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
20
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Onkar Through the Generations

Onkar has seen steady growth since its introduction, peaking in 2017 with 6 births. Today, there are 16 individuals named Onkar in the United States, all under the age of 30. This youthful demographic suggests Onkar is a name embraced by younger parents, contributing to its status as a contemporary choice.

✨ Similar Names to Onkar

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Onkar's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Onkar

How Many People Have the Name Onkar?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 16 people in the United States currently share the name Onkar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 20,900,746 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Onkar a Common or Rare Name?

Onkar 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 Onkar Mean?

Onkar means "divine light" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Onkar Most Popular?

The name Onkar reached peak popularity in 2017, with 6 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 Onkar?

Approximately 16 people named Onkar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 16. That works out to roughly 1 in 20,900,746 Americans.

Is Onkar a rare name?

Onkar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 20,900,746 Americans has this name.

What does the name Onkar mean?

Onkar means "divine light" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Onkar more male or female?

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

When was Onkar most popular?

Onkar peaked in 2017 with 6 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 US16
All-Time Births16
1 in X1 in 20,900,746
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2017
World Rank#12,769
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.