How Many People Are Named Rajesh?

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

Rajesh
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Rajesh means 'king' in Sanskrit, making it a regal choice. Only 631 people named Rajesh live in the US today, which means 1 in 523,065 Americans have this name. The name peaked in popularity in 1976 with 43 births.

~1,718
Living in US
1 in 192,927
Americans
1976
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
King
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Regal Dignified Wise
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and wisdom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,020,821
Worldwide Bearers
#165
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
2,910,994
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
19,796
🇺🇸 United States
13,834
🇴🇲 Oman
7,924
🇵🇰 Pakistan
6,375
🇬🇧 England
6,173
🇧🇭 Bahrain
4,587
🇲🇿 Mozambique
4,320
🇵🇱 Poland
3,958
🇿🇦 South Africa
3,502

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
631 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
58
Would be under 30 (8%)
619
Would be 30–60 (91%)
6
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 683 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: 1976

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
41
Modern Appeal
59
International
100

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

📜 Rajesh Through the Generations

Rajesh has been a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1976 when 43 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 631 people named Rajesh living in the country, reflecting a consistent trend over decades. The majority of those named Rajesh are now in their forties, with 91% falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a generation that came of age during the name's heyday.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 126
California 45
Indiana 7
Florida 6
Illinois 5
New Jersey 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Rajesh

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rajesh's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Rajesh

How Many People Have the Name Rajesh?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,718 people in the United States currently share the name Rajesh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 192,927 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rajesh a Common or Rare Name?

Rajesh 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 Rajesh Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rajesh Most Popular?

The name Rajesh reached peak popularity in 1976, with 43 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 Rajesh?

Approximately 1,718 people named Rajesh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,718. That works out to roughly 1 in 192,927 Americans.

Is Rajesh a rare name?

Rajesh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 192,927 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rajesh mean?

Rajesh means "king" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Rajesh more male or female?

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

When was Rajesh most popular?

Rajesh peaked in 1976 with 43 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 US1,718
All-Time Births1,718
1 in X1 in 192,927
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age45
Peak Year1976
World Rank#165
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.