Raden
A Javanese name derived from the Sanskrit radha meaning "prosperity" or "fortune".
Name Census estimates that about 163 living Americans carry the first name Raden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raden today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raden births was 2006 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raden. 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.
People living today
163
~ 1 in 2,102,787 Americans
Peak year
2006
11 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,958
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Raden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raden from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 66 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Raden remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raden 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 Raden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Raden
The name Raden originates from the Javanese language, primarily spoken in Java, Indonesia. It dates back to the ancient Mataram Kingdom, which ruled over parts of Java from the 8th to 11th centuries CE. The name is derived from the Javanese word "Raden," which means "noble" or "royalty."
In Javanese culture, the title "Raden" was traditionally bestowed upon members of the royal family and nobility. It was used as a prefix before their given names to signify their noble lineage and social status. The use of this name reflects the historical significance of royalty and hierarchical social structures in Javanese society.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Raden can be found in the Kakawin Ramayana, an Old Javanese rendition of the Hindu epic Ramayana, written in the 9th century CE. The text mentions several characters with the prefix "Raden," indicating the name's long-standing association with nobility and its use during the Mataram Kingdom era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Raden. One of the most famous was Raden Ajeng Kartini (1879-1904), a pioneering Javanese woman who fought for women's emancipation and education in Indonesia. Her letters, published after her death, became an influential work in the Indonesian nationalist movement.
Another prominent figure was Raden Saleh (1811-1880), a renowned Javanese painter who is considered one of the pioneers of modern Indonesian art. His works blended European and Javanese styles, and he is celebrated as a national icon in Indonesia.
Raden Mas Arya Purananingrat (1834-1914) was a Javanese prince and intellectual who played a significant role in preserving and promoting Javanese culture and literature. He was also a member of the Batavian Society of Arts and Sciences, contributing to the study of Javanese history and traditions.
Raden Adjeng Kartini (1904-1964), the daughter of Raden Ajeng Kartini, was also a prominent figure in the Indonesian women's movement, following in her mother's footsteps and advocating for women's rights and education.
Raden Mas Noto Soeroto (1888-1951) was a Javanese nobleman and journalist who played a crucial role in the Indonesian National Awakening movement, advocating for Indonesian independence from Dutch colonial rule through his writings and activism.
These examples illustrate the enduring legacy of the name Raden, which has been borne by influential figures throughout Javanese and Indonesian history, particularly those associated with nobility, intellectual pursuits, and social and political movements.
People
Raden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 163 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raden 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 2,102,787 US residents.
Is Raden a common name?
We classify Raden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 165 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raden most popular?
The single biggest year for Raden was 2006, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raden is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raden 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.
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.