Mondra
A feminine name of unclear origin and meaning, potentially related to "moon".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mondra. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mondra today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mondra births was 1978 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mondra. 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 Mondra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1978
5 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1978 SSA rank
#6,452
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Mondra: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mondra 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 Mondra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mondra
The name Mondra has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "mandra," which means "sweet" or "melodious," suggesting a connection to music or poetry.
During the Vedic period in ancient India, the name Mondra was associated with scholarly pursuits and intellectual endeavors. It was often bestowed upon individuals who excelled in the study of sacred texts, philosophy, and the arts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mondra can be found in the Mahabharata, a revered Hindu epic composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this epic, Mondra was the name of a wise sage who imparted spiritual knowledge to the Pandava princes.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Mondra. In the 3rd century BCE, Mondra was a celebrated poet and playwright who authored several works that are still studied and performed today. His most famous play, "The Celestial Garden," explored themes of love, duty, and the human condition.
During the Gupta Empire (320-550 CE), a renowned scholar and mathematician named Mondra made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. His treatise, "The Celestial Spheres," provided groundbreaking insights into the movements of celestial bodies and the calculation of planetary positions.
In the 12th century CE, Mondra was the name of a revered mystic and spiritual teacher who founded a influential school of thought known as the "Mondra Dharma." His teachings on the path to enlightenment and the nature of consciousness attracted followers from across the subcontinent.
Another notable figure with the name Mondra was a 16th-century poet and musician from the Rajput kingdom of Mewar. Her compositions, which blended classical Indian ragas with devotional poetry, are still celebrated and performed in traditional music circles.
In the realm of literature, Mondra was the name of a celebrated 19th-century novelist and essayist who wrote extensively about the cultural and social traditions of Bengal. His works, such as "The Jewel of the East," provided insightful commentary on the interplay between modernity and tradition in Indian society.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Mondra throughout the ages, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Indian culture and intellectual heritage.
People
Mondra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mondra 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
Mondra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mondra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mondra 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 Mondra a common name?
We classify Mondra 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 Mondra most popular?
The single biggest year for Mondra was 1978, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mondra is about 45 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 Mondra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mondra a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mondra 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 Mondra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mondra 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 Mondra 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 Mondra as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Mondra, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.