Prajin
A masculine Hindu name meaning "wise" or "intelligent".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Prajin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Prajin today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Prajin births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Prajin. 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 Prajin with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Prajin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,537
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Prajin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Prajin 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 Prajin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Prajin
The name Prajin is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is a masculine name derived from the Sanskrit word "prajña," which means "wisdom" or "enlightenment." The name is associated with intelligence, knowledge, and spiritual awareness.
In Hinduism, the concept of prajña is deeply rooted in the philosophical teachings of the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. It is considered one of the highest forms of knowledge, transcending ordinary perception and leading to a profound understanding of the nature of existence.
The earliest recorded use of the name Prajin can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions. It is mentioned in the Puranas, a vast collection of Hindu mythological and historical narratives, as the name of a sage or a learned individual.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Prajin. One of the earliest was Prajin Pandita, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. He authored several treatises on Hindu philosophy and was highly regarded for his erudition.
Another prominent figure was Prajin Chowdhury, a 12th-century Bengali poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the literary and cultural landscape of medieval Bengal. His poetic works, written in the Brajabuli language, are considered masterpieces of devotional literature.
In the 16th century, Prajin Sarkar was a renowned Vaishnava saint and spiritual leader from the Indian state of Assam. He played a crucial role in spreading the teachings of the Bhakti movement, a spiritual renaissance that emphasized devotion and love for the divine.
During the 18th century, Prajin Vidyaratna was a celebrated Sanskrit scholar and teacher from Bengal. He authored several texts on grammar, philosophy, and literature, and his works were widely studied in the traditional educational system of the time.
In more recent times, Prajin Borua was a prominent Assamese author and playwright who lived from 1899 to 1963. He made significant contributions to the development of modern Assamese literature and is remembered for his insightful plays and novels that explored social and cultural themes.
While the name Prajin may not be as common today as it once was, it carries a rich historical and cultural significance, reflecting the reverence for wisdom and spiritual enlightenment in the ancient Indian traditions.
People
Prajin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Prajin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Prajin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Prajin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Prajin 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 Prajin a common name?
We classify Prajin 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 Prajin most popular?
The single biggest year for Prajin was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Prajin is about 12 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 Prajin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Prajin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Prajin 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 Prajin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Prajin 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 Prajin 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 are called Prajin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.