Condra
A feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Condra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Condra today is around 64 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Condra births was 1945 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Condra. 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 Condra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1945
5 babies that year
Average age
64
years old
1975 SSA rank
#9,351
Tracked since 1945
Popularity
Condra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Condra from the 1940s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 10 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Condra 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 Condra 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 Condra
The name Condra originates from the Sanskrit language and has its roots in ancient Indian culture, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the word "Chandra," which translates to "moon" or "shining one." This name holds significant symbolism in Hindu mythology, where the moon god, Chandra, is revered as a powerful celestial deity.
In ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, the name Chandra appears frequently, often associated with various deities and characters. One prominent example is found in the Ramayana, where Chandra is depicted as the son of the sage Atri and his wife Anasuya. This epic tale narrates the adventures of Rama and his wife Sita, with Chandra playing a pivotal role in certain events.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Condra can be traced back to the 6th century CE, when it was used by members of the Gupta Empire, a prominent dynasty that ruled over a vast territory in ancient India. One notable figure from this era was Condra Gupta II, a powerful ruler who reigned from 375 CE to 415 CE and was known for his military conquests and patronage of arts and culture.
Throughout history, several other individuals have borne the name Condra, including:
1. Condra Deva (1050 CE - 1120 CE), a renowned scholar and mathematician from the kingdom of Bengal, who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and mathematics.
2. Condra Sekhar (1835 CE - 1904 CE), a Bengali writer, philosopher, and social reformer who played a crucial role in the Bengal Renaissance movement.
3. Condra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana (1863 CE - 1929 CE), a prominent Nepalese military leader and Prime Minister of Nepal from 1901 to 1929.
4. Condra Bhan Gupta (1912 CE - 2001 CE), an Indian historian and archaeologist known for his extensive research on ancient Indian history and culture.
5. Condra Bhanu Devi (1921 CE - 2005 CE), an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who actively participated in the Indian independence movement.
While the name Condra has its origins in ancient Indian culture, it has gained popularity across various regions and ethnicities, transcending its original linguistic and cultural boundaries. However, its deep-rooted connection to the celestial symbolism of the moon and its association with Hindu mythology and historical figures remain an integral part of its rich heritage.
People
Condra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Condra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Condra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Condra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Condra 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Condra a common name?
We classify Condra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 20 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Condra most popular?
The single biggest year for Condra was 1945, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Condra is about 64 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 Condra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Condra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Condra 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 Condra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Condra 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 Condra 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 the name Condra?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Condra on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.