Davindra
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "possessor of wealth".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Davindra. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davindra today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davindra births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davindra. 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 Davindra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,066
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Davindra: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Davindra 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 Davindra 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 Davindra
The name Davindra is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two words: "dava" meaning "fire" or "light" and "indra" referring to the Hindu god of rain and thunder. The name can be translated to mean "the lord of fire" or "the radiant one."
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, the name Davindra is often associated with power, strength, and divine qualities. It is believed to have been used as a name for warriors and rulers in ancient Indian kingdoms.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Davindra dates back to the 7th century CE, when it was mentioned in the Sanskrit epic poem, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Davindra was the name of a powerful king known for his bravery and leadership.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Davindra. One such individual was Davindra Singh (1876-1944), a prominent Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British rule.
Another famous Davindra was Davindra Dholakia (1911-1982), an Indian businessman and philanthropist who founded the Dholakia Group, one of the largest diamond companies in the world.
In the field of literature, Davindra Sahai (1924-2007) was an acclaimed Indian writer and scholar who made significant contributions to Hindi literature and received numerous awards, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award.
Davindra Pratap Singh (1901-1971) was an Indian royal and politician who served as the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Bharatpur before its accession to the Indian Union in 1947.
Davindra Nath Samanta (1925-2018) was an Indian economist and academician, known for his work in rural development and poverty alleviation. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 2011.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Davindra throughout history, reflecting its deep roots in Indian culture and its association with strength, power, and eminence.
People
Davindra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Davindra 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
Davindra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davindra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davindra 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 Davindra a common name?
We classify Davindra 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 Davindra most popular?
The single biggest year for Davindra was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davindra is about 24 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 Davindra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Davindra a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davindra 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 Davindra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Davindra 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 Davindra 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 Davindra as a first name?
Find out how many people share the name Davindra on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.