Raizen
A unisex Japanese name meaning "lord of thunder" or "thunderclap".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Raizen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raizen today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raizen births was 2021 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raizen. 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 Raizen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2021
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,684
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Raizen: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Raizen 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 Raizen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Raizen
The name Raizen is believed to have originated from ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "rai" meaning "wealth" and "zen" meaning "knowledge" or "enlightenment." The name is thought to have first appeared in Hindu scriptures and texts around the 5th century BCE, symbolizing the pursuit of spiritual and intellectual wealth.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Raizen was a renowned Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 3rd century BCE. Raizen Maharishi was revered for his contributions to the field of metaphysics and his teachings on the nature of consciousness. His writings and discourses were widely studied and influenced generations of scholars and thinkers.
In the 7th century CE, a Buddhist monk named Raizen Zendō gained prominence for his efforts in spreading the teachings of Buddhism throughout the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. His travels and teachings are documented in various historical records, and he is credited with establishing several monasteries and temples during his lifetime.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, Raizen Khan was a celebrated military commander and strategist known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield. His exploits and victories are chronicled in various historical accounts and texts from that era.
In the 19th century, Raizen Tagore, a renowned Bengali philosopher, artist, and Nobel laureate, was born in Calcutta, India. His literary works, including poetry and novels, explored themes of spirituality, humanism, and the human condition, earning him global acclaim and recognition.
Another notable figure bearing the name Raizen was an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary named Raizen Singh, who lived in the early 20th century. He played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule, inspiring many with his unwavering commitment to the cause of national liberation.
People
Raizen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raizen 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
Raizen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raizen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raizen 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Raizen a common name?
We classify Raizen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raizen most popular?
The single biggest year for Raizen was 2021, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raizen is about 4 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 Raizen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raizen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raizen 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 Raizen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raizen 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 Raizen 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 the name Raizen?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Raizen, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.