How Many People Are Named Sardar?

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

Sardar
Very Rare
Persian

Sardar, meaning 'leader' in Persian, is incredibly rare with only 12 people bearing this name in the US today, making up just 1 in 27,707,529 Americans. All of those named Sardar are under 30, highlighting its status as a truly modern choice.

~906
Living in US
1 in 365,838
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Leader
🌐
Origin
Persian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Inspiring
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

519,494
Worldwide Bearers
#1,945
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
346,319
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
82,249
🇮🇳 India
55,792
🇮🇷 Iran
13,127
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
7,148
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
6,115
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
2,506
🇮🇶 Iraq
1,091
🇬🇧 England
902
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
522

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
12 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 7
12
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 12 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
15
Classic Feel
1
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Sardar Through the Generations

Sardar, a name that means 'leader' in Persian, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 2024 with seven births. Currently, there are twelve individuals named Sardar living in the country, all under thirty years old. This youthful demographic suggests that Sardar is a name embraced by younger parents looking for a unique and meaningful moniker.

✨ Similar Names to Sardar

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sardar's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Sardar

How Many People Have the Name Sardar?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 906 people in the United States currently share the name Sardar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 365,838 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sardar a Common or Rare Name?

Sardar 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 Sardar Mean?

Sardar means "leader" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sardar Most Popular?

The name Sardar reached peak popularity in 2024, with 7 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 Sardar?

Approximately 906 people named Sardar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 906. That works out to roughly 1 in 365,838 Americans.

Is Sardar a rare name?

Sardar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 365,838 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sardar mean?

Sardar means "leader" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Sardar more male or female?

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

When was Sardar most popular?

Sardar peaked in 2024 with 7 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 US906
All-Time Births906
1 in X1 in 365,838
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age7
Peak Year2024
World Rank#1,945
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.