Manraj
A Hindu masculine name meaning "prince of the mind".
Name Census estimates that about 457 living Americans carry the first name Manraj. It is a predominantly male name (98.3% of registrations). The average person named Manraj today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Manraj births was 2019 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Manraj. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Manraj with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
457
~ 1 in 750,009 Americans
Peak year
2019
41 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,265
Tracked since 1991
Census
Manraj in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 475 people with the first name Manraj, which placed it at #21,400 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#21,400
National first-name rank
People counted
475
475 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
95.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Manraj
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Manraj is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.2%. The next largest groups are White (2.3%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Manraj described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Manraj at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander95.2% · 452
- White2.3% · 11
- Two or more races2.1% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino0.2% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 1
Gender
Gender distribution for Manraj
Manraj leans heavily male at 98.3% of total registrations, but 8 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Manraj as a male name
- Ranked #4,265 in 2024
- 25 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (41 births)
Manraj as a female name
- Ranked #11,851 in 2022
- 8 female births in 2022
- Peak: 2022 (8 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Manraj leans strongly male. 435 people counted with this name were male (92.0%), compared with 38 female bearers (8.0%).
Popularity
Manraj: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Manraj from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 190 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Manraj remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Manraj 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 Manraj during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Manrajs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Manraj
Manraj is a given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit words "man" meaning mind or heart, and "raj" meaning king or ruler. This name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was used to refer to individuals who possessed a noble and virtuous character.
The name Manraj gained popularity in the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period, particularly among the ruling classes and the warrior clans. It was often bestowed upon princes and noblemen, symbolizing their strength, leadership, and intellectual prowess.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Manraj can be found in the Rajput chronicles of the 12th century, where it was borne by a renowned warrior and chieftain from the Chauhan dynasty. This individual, Manraj Chauhan, played a pivotal role in defending the region against foreign invaders and is celebrated for his bravery and military prowess.
In the 16th century, Manraj Singh, a Rajput ruler from the Hada clan, was a prominent figure in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was highly regarded for his wisdom, diplomacy, and loyalty, serving as a trusted advisor and military commander.
During the 18th century, Manraj Apa, a renowned Marathi poet and scholar, made significant contributions to the literary landscape of the region. His works, which explored themes of spirituality and human emotions, are widely studied and appreciated to this day.
In more recent times, Manraj Grewal, a British-Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist born in 1964, has gained recognition for his successful business ventures and charitable initiatives, particularly in the fields of education and healthcare.
Another notable figure bearing the name Manraj is Manraj Khudial, a Canadian writer and filmmaker born in 1975. His works explore themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the immigrant experience, garnering critical acclaim and numerous awards.
The name Manraj continues to be popular among various communities in India and the Indian diaspora, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and associations of nobility, wisdom, and leadership.
People
Manraj + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Manraj as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Manraj: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Manraj?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 457 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Manraj 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 750,009 US residents.
Is Manraj a common name?
We classify Manraj as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 462 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Manraj most popular?
The single biggest year for Manraj was 2019, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Manraj is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Manraj in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 475 people with the name Manraj, or 0.16 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #21,400 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Manraj in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Manraj?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Manraj leans strongly male. 435 people counted with this name were male (92.0%), compared with 38 female bearers (8.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Manraj?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Manraj is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.2%. The next largest groups are White (2.3%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Manraj most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Manraj in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.2% (452 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Manraj in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Manraj a male name?
Yes, 98.3% of people registered as Manraj 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 Manraj still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Manraj 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 Manraj 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.
How many people share the name Manraj?
Find out how many people share the name Manraj on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.