Radin
A masculine name derived from the Slavic root "rad" meaning "joy".
Name Census estimates that about 109 living Americans carry the first name Radin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Radin today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Radin births was 2015 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Radin. 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 Radin with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
109
~ 1 in 3,144,535 Americans
Peak year
2015
11 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,533
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Radin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Radin from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 80 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Radin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Radin 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 Radin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Radins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Radin
The name Radin is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "rathi," which means "charioteer" or "warrior." This suggests that the name may have been associated with warriors or those who were skilled in chariot warfare in ancient India.
In Hindu mythology, there are references to several characters with the name Radin or its variations, such as Rathindra and Rathinath. These characters are often depicted as skilled warriors or charioteers who fought in epic battles described in ancient texts like the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Radin can be found in the Bhagavata Purana, an ancient Hindu scripture composed around the 9th century CE. The text mentions a character named Radin who was a devoted follower of Lord Krishna.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Radin. One of the earliest recorded was Radin Tivari, a Sanskrit scholar and grammarian who lived in the 7th century CE in the Indian subcontinent. He is known for his contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and literary works.
Another significant figure was Radin Chandra, a renowned Indian painter who lived during the 16th century. He is celebrated for his exquisite miniature paintings, which depict scenes from Hindu mythology and court life during the Mughal era.
In the 19th century, Radin Nath Tagore was a prominent Indian writer, philosopher, and social reformer. He was a member of the illustrious Tagore family and is best known for his literary works, which explored themes of spirituality, nationalism, and social change.
During the 20th century, Radin Karanjia was an influential Indian journalist and editor. He founded the popular newspaper Blitz and was known for his fearless investigative journalism and criticism of political corruption in India.
Another notable figure was Radin Burman, an Indian musician and composer who made significant contributions to the Indian film industry. He composed music for numerous Bollywood films and is credited with popularizing the use of western musical instruments in Indian film scores.
People
Radin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Radin 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
Radin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Radin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 109 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Radin 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 3,144,535 US residents.
Is Radin a common name?
We classify Radin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 110 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Radin most popular?
The single biggest year for Radin was 2015, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Radin is about 9 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 Radin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Radin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Radin 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 Radin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Radin 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 Radin 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 Radin as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.