How Many People Are Named Rajendra?

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

Rajendra
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Rajendra means 'king' in Sanskrit, making it a regal choice. Only 71 people named Rajendra live in the US today, which is just 1 in 4,629,093 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1987 with 9 births.

~196
Living in US
1 in 1,691,068
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
King
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Regal Dignified Strong
8
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,007,811
Worldwide Bearers
#309
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
1,981,905
🇺🇸 United States
4,868
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
2,718
🇲🇺 Mauritius
2,193
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,868
🇶🇦 Qatar
1,636
🇴🇲 Oman
1,514
🇬🇧 England
1,367
🇳🇵 Nepal
1,098
🇵🇱 Poland
990

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
71 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
10
Would be under 30 (13%)
66
Would be 30–60 (87%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 76 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: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
50
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
71
International
100

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

📜 Rajendra Through the Generations

Rajendra, a name steeped in royal heritage, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1987. With only 76 total births recorded throughout history, it remains a very rare name, with most individuals named Rajendra being between 30 and 60 years old. This distribution suggests a modern, newer-generation name that has maintained stability over the decades, with no significant decline or rise in usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 10

✨ Similar Names to Rajendra

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rajendra's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Rajendra

How Many People Have the Name Rajendra?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 196 people in the United States currently share the name Rajendra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,691,068 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rajendra a Common or Rare Name?

Rajendra 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 Rajendra Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rajendra Most Popular?

The name Rajendra reached peak popularity in 1987, 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 Rajendra?

Approximately 196 people named Rajendra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 196. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,691,068 Americans.

Is Rajendra a rare name?

Rajendra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,691,068 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rajendra mean?

Rajendra means "king" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Rajendra more male or female?

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

When was Rajendra most popular?

Rajendra peaked in 1987 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 US196
All-Time Births196
1 in X1 in 1,691,068
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1987
World Rank#309
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.