Prajedes
A feminine name of Puerto Rican origin meaning "successor of joy".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Prajedes. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Prajedes today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Prajedes births was 1931 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Prajedes. 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 Prajedes. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1931
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1931 SSA rank
#4,201
Tracked since 1931
Popularity
Prajedes: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Prajedes 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 Prajedes during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Prajedes
The given name Prajedes has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages in the world, dating back several millennia. It is derived from the root words "pra" meaning excellent or superior, and "jad" meaning to be born or originate. Thus, the name carries the meaning of "one born excellent" or "of superior origin."
In the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas, there are references to a sage or rishi named Prajapati, which means "lord of creatures." While not directly linked to the name Prajedes, this suggests that names with similar roots were used in this ancient culture.
The earliest recorded use of the name Prajedes can be traced back to the 6th century CE, during the Gupta Empire in ancient India. There are records of a renowned scholar and philosopher named Prajedes Shastri, who made significant contributions to the fields of logic and epistemology.
In the 11th century, a Persian mystic and poet named Prajedes al-Din Rumi was born in present-day Afghanistan. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest spiritual masters in Sufi tradition and his works, such as the Masnavi, continue to influence literature and philosophy across the world.
Moving forward in history, Prajedes Dasgupta was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who lived from 1885 to 1968. He played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement, working alongside leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
In the realm of arts, Prajedes Kapoor was an acclaimed Indian actor and director, born in 1923. He made significant contributions to the Hindi film industry and is remembered for his versatile performances in movies such as Awara and Shri 420.
Another notable figure with this name was Prajedes Mukherjee, an Indian statistician and economist who lived from 1909 to 1998. He made pioneering contributions to the field of statistical quality control and is widely regarded as the father of modern quality management.
While the name Prajedes is not as common as some other traditional names, it carries a rich historical significance and has been borne by influential figures across various fields throughout the ages.
People
Prajedes + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Prajedes as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
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FAQ
Prajedes: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Prajedes?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Prajedes 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 - US residents.
Is Prajedes a common name?
We classify Prajedes as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Prajedes most popular?
The single biggest year for Prajedes was 1931, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Prajedes is about 0 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 Prajedes in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Prajedes a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Prajedes 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 Prajedes still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Prajedes 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 Prajedes 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 Prajedes as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.