Arjunram
A combination name from Sanskrit incorporating "Arjun" meaning bright or white, and "Ram" meaning pleasing or delightful.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Arjunram. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arjunram today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arjunram births was 2019 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arjunram. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Arjunram. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2019
6 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#10,899
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Arjunram: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Arjunram by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Arjunram during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Arjunram
The name Arjunram is a combination of two words from the Sanskrit language, which originated in ancient India. The first part, "Arjuna," is a name that has its roots in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where it refers to one of the central characters, the third son of King Pandu. The word "Arjuna" is derived from the Sanskrit word "arjuna," which means "bright" or "shining."
The second part, "Ram," is a common name and word in Hindu tradition, often used as a reference to the deity Lord Rama, the central figure in the Ramayana epic. The name "Ram" is derived from the Sanskrit word "rama," which means "pleasing" or "delightful."
The combination of these two words, "Arjunram," is not commonly found in ancient texts or scriptures. However, it is possible that the name was created by combining the names of these two prominent figures from Hindu mythology and epics.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arjunram can be traced back to the 16th century, when a Hindu scholar and poet named Arjunram Gaud lived in the Indian subcontinent. He was known for his works in Sanskrit literature and his contributions to the study of Hindu philosophy.
Another notable figure with the name Arjunram was Arjunram Budhair, a 19th-century Indian freedom fighter and social reformer. He was actively involved in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule and worked towards uplifting the marginalized communities in society.
In the 20th century, Arjunram Meghwal was a prominent Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He served as a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly and was known for his efforts in promoting the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes communities.
Arjunram Pal was a renowned Indian poet and writer from the state of Uttar Pradesh. He was born in 1914 and is celebrated for his contributions to Hindi literature, particularly his poetry collections and literary critiques.
Another notable figure with the name Arjunram was Arjunram Sekhsaria, an Indian businessman and philanthropist. He was born in 1920 and was the founder of the Sekhsaria Group, a diversified business conglomerate based in India.
While the name Arjunram is not as common as its individual components, it holds significance in Indian culture and has been associated with various historical figures, scholars, and activists throughout the centuries.
People
Arjunram + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arjunram as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Arjunram: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arjunram?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arjunram going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Arjunram a common name?
We classify Arjunram as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arjunram most popular?
The single biggest year for Arjunram was 2019, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arjunram is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Arjunram in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arjunram a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arjunram in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Arjunram still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arjunram in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Arjunram can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Arjunram?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.