How Many People Are Named Rajiv?

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

Rajiv
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Rajiv has a rich history and is very rare, with only 775 people named Rajiv living in the U.S. today. That's 1 in 425,622 Americans. It peaked in 1985 with 60 births that year.

~775
Living in US
1 in 425,622
Americans
1985
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Wise Diligent
6
Life Path Number

The life path number 6 is traditionally associated with harmony, balance, and nurturing. It suggests someone who is caring and responsible, often taking on roles of service and support.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

537,606
Worldwide Bearers
#1,859
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
496,951
🇳🇵 Nepal
7,555
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
6,653
🇺🇸 United States
4,966
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
4,582
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
2,523
🇬🇧 England
1,792
🇨🇦 Canada
1,377
🇴🇲 Oman
1,204
🇶🇦 Qatar
1,068

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
775 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
234
Would be under 30 (29%)
565
Would be 30–60 (69%)
21
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 820 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: 1985

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
63
International
100

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

📜 Rajiv Through the Generations

The name Rajiv has a storied past, with its peak in 1985 when 60 babies were named Rajiv. Today, there are just 775 people named Rajiv in the U.S., making it a truly unique name. The gap between the all-time births (820) and current living bearers (775) is quite significant, highlighting its rarity. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 234 under 30, 565 aged 30-60, and 21 over 60, indicating a long-standing presence in American society. Interestingly, the trend is slowly declining, suggesting that while Rajiv remains a distinctive choice, it may be losing some favor over time.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 92
California 69
Illinois 6
New Jersey 6
Texas 6
Florida 5
Michigan 5
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Rajiv

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rajiv's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Rajiv

How Many People Have the Name Rajiv?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 775 people in the United States currently share the name Rajiv. That works out to roughly 1 in every 425,622 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rajiv a Common or Rare Name?

Rajiv 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.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rajiv Most Popular?

The name Rajiv reached peak popularity in 1985, with 60 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Rajiv?

Approximately 775 people named Rajiv live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 820. That works out to roughly 1 in 425,622 Americans.

Is Rajiv a rare name?

Rajiv is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 425,622 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rajiv mean?

The meaning and origin of Rajiv are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Rajiv more male or female?

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

When was Rajiv most popular?

Rajiv peaked in 1985 with 60 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US775
All-Time Births820
1 in X1 in 425,622
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1985
World Rank#1,859
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.