How Many People Are Named Sanjiv?

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

Sanjiv
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Sanjiv means 'victorious' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names. Only 115 people named Sanjiv live in the US today, representing just 1 in 2,873,655 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1971 with 10 births.

~115
Living in US
1 in 2,873,655
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victorious
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Successful
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

434,938
Worldwide Bearers
#2,346
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
410,341
🇳🇵 Nepal
16,251
🇺🇸 United States
2,066
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,166
🇬🇧 England
732
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
715
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
655
🇲🇺 Mauritius
651
🇨🇦 Canada
525
🇵🇱 Poland
330

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
115 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
47
Would be under 30 (38%)
71
Would be 30–60 (57%)
6
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 124 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: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
59
Classic Feel
41
Modern Appeal
59
International
100

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

📜 Sanjiv Through the Generations

Sanjiv has seen steady usage over the decades, with its peak occurring in 1971 when 10 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Sanjiv is 42, indicating a stable trend with a slight skew towards middle-aged individuals. Among those named Sanjiv, 38% are under 30, 57% are aged 30-60, and only 5% are over 60, suggesting a balanced distribution across different age groups.

✨ Similar Names to Sanjiv

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sanjiv's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Sanjiv

How Many People Have the Name Sanjiv?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 115 people in the United States currently share the name Sanjiv. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,873,655 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sanjiv a Common or Rare Name?

Sanjiv 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 Sanjiv Mean?

Sanjiv means "victorious" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sanjiv Most Popular?

The name Sanjiv reached peak popularity in 1971, with 10 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 Sanjiv?

Approximately 115 people named Sanjiv live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 124. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,873,655 Americans.

Is Sanjiv a rare name?

Sanjiv is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,873,655 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sanjiv mean?

Sanjiv means "victorious" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Sanjiv more male or female?

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

When was Sanjiv most popular?

Sanjiv peaked in 1971 with 10 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 US115
All-Time Births124
1 in X1 in 2,873,655
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age42
Peak Year1971
World Rank#2,346
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.