How Many People Are Named Rajan?

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

Rajan
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Rajan means 'king' in Sanskrit, fitting for such a rare name, only 990 people named Rajan live in the US today, making up just 1 in 333,398 Americans. The majority, 55%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~3,198
Living in US
1 in 103,643
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
King
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
8
Life Path Number

Life path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

495,267
Worldwide Bearers
#2,039
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
404,209
🇳🇵 Nepal
27,643
🇵🇰 Pakistan
26,783
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
10,814
🇶🇦 Qatar
3,931
🇺🇸 United States
3,102
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
3,076
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,865
🇴🇲 Oman
1,823
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,643

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
990 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
566
Would be under 30 (55%)
461
Would be 30–60 (45%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,027 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: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
100

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

📜 Rajan Through the Generations

Rajan peaked in popularity in 2007 with 35 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are 990 people named Rajan in the United States, with most falling into the 30-60 age range. Interestingly, none of those named Rajan are over 60, indicating that it's a relatively new name in the American context.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 170
New York 11
New Jersey 5

⭐ Famous People Named Rajan

Rajan is an Indian masculine given name and surname.…

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✨ Similar Names to Rajan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rajan's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Rajan

How Many People Have the Name Rajan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,198 people in the United States currently share the name Rajan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 103,643 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rajan a Common or Rare Name?

Rajan 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 Rajan Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rajan Most Popular?

The name Rajan reached peak popularity in 2007, with 35 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 Rajan?

Approximately 3,198 people named Rajan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,198. That works out to roughly 1 in 103,643 Americans.

Is Rajan a rare name?

Rajan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 103,643 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rajan mean?

Rajan means "king" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Rajan more male or female?

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

When was Rajan most popular?

Rajan peaked in 2007 with 35 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 US3,198
All-Time Births3,198
1 in X1 in 103,643
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age29
Peak Year2007
World Rank#2,039
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.