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Chondra

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the moon".

Name Census estimates that about 197 living Americans carry the first name Chondra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chondra today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chondra births was 1969 (15 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Chondra. 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.

People living today

197

~ 1 in 1,739,870 Americans

Peak year

1969

15 babies that year

Average age

50

years old

1991 SSA rank

#13,573

Tracked since 1962

Popularity

Chondra: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Chondra from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 106 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

0481115196519701975198019851990

Decades

Chondra 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 Chondra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1960s04242
1970s0106106
1980s06565
1990s055

Origin

Meaning and history of Chondra

The name Chondra finds its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the root of many modern languages spoken across the Indian subcontinent. Derived from the Sanskrit word "chandra," which translates to "moon" or "luminous," the name Chondra carries a symbolic association with celestial bodies and their radiant nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts, where it was often used as a reference to the moon deity, Chandra. In these ancient scriptures, Chandra was revered as a powerful celestial being, responsible for governing the cycles of the moon and its influence on the tides and various natural phenomena.

While the name's origins are rooted in Hindu mythology, its usage has transcended religious and cultural boundaries over the centuries. In the 7th century, there was a notable figure named Chondra Gupta II, an emperor of the Gupta Empire who ruled over a vast territory spanning modern-day India and parts of Pakistan. His reign was marked by significant cultural and artistic achievements, earning him the epithet "Vikramaditya," meaning "Sun of Power."

Centuries later, in the 16th century, there was another prominent individual named Chondra Bhan, a celebrated poet and writer from the Mughal Empire. His works, which included poetry and prose, were highly regarded for their literary merit and often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience.

Moving forward in time, the 19th century saw the birth of Chondra Shekhar Azad, a revolutionary freedom fighter who played a pivotal role in India's struggle for independence from British colonial rule. His unwavering commitment to the cause of liberation and his fearless actions against the British authorities earned him a place in the annals of Indian history as a revered patriot.

Another notable figure bearing the name Chondra was Chondra Bhanu Gupta, a pioneering Indian archaeologist and historian who lived in the early 20th century. His extensive research and contributions to the field of ancient Indian history and archaeology shed light on the rich cultural heritage of the subcontinent, helping to preserve and interpret its past for future generations.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Chondra, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.

People

Chondra + last name combinations

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FAQ

Chondra: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Chondra?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 197 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chondra 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 1,739,870 US residents.

Is Chondra a common name?

We classify Chondra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 218 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Chondra most popular?

The single biggest year for Chondra was 1969, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chondra is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Chondra a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chondra 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.

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.

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