Datari
A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "giver" or "generous".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Datari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Datari today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Datari births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Datari. 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 Datari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#10,943
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Datari: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Datari 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 Datari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Datari
The name Datari has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of the Indian subcontinent, with roots dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "datta," which means "given" or "bestowed." The name itself is believed to have emerged as a blend of "datta" and "ari," meaning "enemy" or "foe," suggesting a connotation of being victorious over adversaries or overcoming challenges.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic poem. Here, Datari is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great Kurukshetra war. This reference provides a glimpse into the antiquity and cultural significance of the name in the Indian subcontinent.
In the 7th century CE, a notable figure bearing the name Datari was a renowned scholar and translator who played a vital role in preserving and disseminating ancient Sanskrit texts. His contributions to the preservation of Indian literature and philosophy were significant during a period when knowledge was primarily transmitted orally.
During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, a prominent individual named Datari Begum held a position of influence at the court of Emperor Akbar. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the development of gardens and architectural marvels, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of the time.
In the 19th century, Datari Narasingha Rao was a prominent figure in the princely state of Hyderabad, serving as a minister and advisor to the Nizam. His wisdom and diplomatic skills were highly regarded, and he played a crucial role in fostering good relations between the Nizam's court and the British East India Company.
Another notable individual bearing the name Datari was Datari Govindrao, a revolutionary and freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. His unwavering commitment to the cause of liberation and his sacrifices made him a revered figure in the annals of India's struggle for independence.
Throughout its long history, the name Datari has been imbued with connotations of strength, resilience, and the triumph over adversity, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent. While its usage may have evolved over time, the name continues to carry a sense of reverence and respect for its ancient roots and the remarkable individuals who have borne it throughout the ages.
People
Datari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Datari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Datari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Datari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Datari 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Datari a common name?
We classify Datari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Datari most popular?
The single biggest year for Datari was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Datari is about 25 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 Datari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Datari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Datari 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 Datari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Datari 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 Datari 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 Datari?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Datari on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.