How Many People Are Named Padma?

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

Padma
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Padma means 'lotus' in Sanskrit, symbolizing purity and beauty. Only 50 people named Padma live in the US today, making up just 1 in 6,580,325 Americans. The majority, 78%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~50
Living in US
1 in 6,580,325
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Lotus
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Graceful Pure Beautiful
8
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

718,312
Worldwide Bearers
#1,340
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
694,610
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
6,438
🇳🇵 Nepal
5,648
🇺🇸 United States
2,911
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,925
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,794
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
829
🇬🇧 England
596
🇦🇺 Australia
569
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
466

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
50 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
40
Would be under 30 (78%)
11
Would be 30–60 (22%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 51 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
43
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Padma Through the Generations

Padma's journey through the generations shows a steady presence since its introduction, peaking in 2007 with 9 births. Today, 40 out of the 50 people named Padma are under 30, while 11 are between 30 and 60, reflecting its status as a relatively new generation name. This stability suggests it's here to stay, with no significant decline in popularity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

⭐ Famous People Named Padma

Padma is a given name of Sanskrit origin meaning “lotus.” Padma is another name of Lakshmi, the consort of the Hindu god Vishnu. Padma is the consort of Kalki, a future avatar of Vishnu in Hindu eschatology. The lotus flower is symbolic in religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.…

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✨ Similar Names to Padma

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Padma's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Padma

How Many People Have the Name Padma?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 50 people in the United States currently share the name Padma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,580,325 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Padma a Common or Rare Name?

Padma 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 Padma Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Padma Most Popular?

The name Padma reached peak popularity in 2007, with 9 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 Padma?

Approximately 50 people named Padma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 51. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,580,325 Americans.

Is Padma a rare name?

Padma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,580,325 Americans has this name.

What does the name Padma mean?

Padma means "lotus" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Padma more male or female?

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

When was Padma most popular?

Padma peaked in 2007 with 9 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 US50
All-Time Births51
1 in X1 in 6,580,325
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2007
World Rank#1,340
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.