Caronda
Of unknown origin, possibly derived from the Sanskrit word "caranti" meaning "wandering".
Name Census estimates that about 48 living Americans carry the first name Caronda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Caronda today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caronda births was 1979 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caronda. 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 Caronda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
48
~ 1 in 7,140,715 Americans
Peak year
1979
11 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1981 SSA rank
#8,239
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Caronda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Caronda from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 40 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caronda 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 Caronda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Caronda
The given name Caronda has its origins in the ancient language of Sanskrit, which was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. Derived from the Sanskrit word "Charana," meaning "feet" or "footsteps," the name Caronda is believed to have been a title or epithet bestowed upon individuals renowned for their spiritual journeys or pilgrimage.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Caronda can be found in the sacred Hindu text, the Mahabharata. In this ancient epic, there is a mention of a sage named Caronda, revered for his profound wisdom and spiritual teachings. While the exact dates are unknown, scholars estimate that the Mahabharata was composed sometime between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE, providing a glimpse into the antiquity of this name.
Throughout the centuries, the name Caronda has been borne by numerous individuals, some of whom have left an indelible mark on history. One such figure was Caronda Bharati, a celebrated 8th-century Hindu philosopher and scholar from the Indian subcontinent. Renowned for his contributions to the study of Advaita Vedanta, a school of Hindu philosophy, Caronda Bharati's teachings and writings continue to influence spiritual seekers to this day.
Another notable figure was Caronda Devi, a 16th-century Indian poetess and mystic from the state of Rajasthan. Her profound spiritual compositions, known as "Caronda Vani," are still revered and studied by devotees, particularly within the Bhakti tradition of Hinduism.
In the realm of art and culture, Caronda Majumdar, a renowned Indian dancer and choreographer from the early 20th century, left a lasting legacy. Born in 1892, Caronda Majumdar was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the classical Indian dance form of Kathak, earning her widespread acclaim and recognition.
Moving beyond the Indian subcontinent, the name Caronda also found its way into other cultures and traditions. In the 14th century, there was a prominent Islamic scholar named Caronda Al-Misri from Egypt, whose works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology were widely studied and cited throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
While these are just a few examples, the name Caronda has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and eras, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human history and culture.
People
Caronda + last name combinations
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Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Caronda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caronda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 48 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caronda 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 7,140,715 US residents.
Is Caronda a common name?
We classify Caronda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 53 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caronda most popular?
The single biggest year for Caronda was 1979, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caronda is about 50 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 Caronda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Caronda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Caronda in the SSA data are female. 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 Caronda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Caronda 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 Caronda 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 many people have Caronda as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.