Rajat
A Hindi name meaning "silver" or "moon-colored".
Name Census estimates that about 105 living Americans carry the first name Rajat. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rajat today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rajat births was 1999 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rajat. 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
105
~ 1 in 3,264,327 Americans
Peak year
1999
10 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2007 SSA rank
#10,627
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Rajat: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rajat from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 42 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rajat 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 Rajat 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 Rajat
The given name Rajat originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "rajata," meaning "silver" or "silver-colored." Historically, the name was popular among the Hindu communities in the Indian subcontinent.
In Hindu mythology, Rajat is mentioned as one of the names of Lord Vishnu, the preserver deity in the Hindu trinity. The name appears in several ancient Hindu scriptures, including the Puranas and the Vedas, which are considered the most sacred texts in Hinduism.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rajat can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem dated around the 8th century BCE. The Mahabharata mentions a character named Rajat, who was a warrior in the Kaurava army during the great battle of Kurukshetra.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rajat. One such individual was Rajat Gupta (born 1948), a former managing director of the global consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Gupta was convicted of insider trading in 2012 and served a prison sentence.
Another famous Rajat was Rajat Kapoor (born 1960), an Indian film actor, director, and producer known for his work in both mainstream and independent cinema. Kapoor has received several awards and accolades for his contributions to Indian cinema.
Rajat Patidar (born 1993) is a contemporary Indian cricketer who plays for the Indian Premier League team Lucknow Super Giants. He gained recognition for his impressive performance in the 2022 IPL season.
In the field of literature, Rajat Chaudhuri (born 1948) is a renowned Indian writer and novelist. His works explore themes of identity, migration, and the human condition, earning him critical acclaim and several literary awards.
Rajat Gupta (born 1949), not to be confused with the former McKinsey executive, is an Indian entrepreneur and environmentalist. He founded the non-profit organization "The Climate Project India," which aims to raise awareness about climate change and promote sustainable practices.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Rajat throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and significance across various fields and cultures.
People
Rajat + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rajat 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
Rajat: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rajat?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 105 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rajat 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 3,264,327 US residents.
Is Rajat a common name?
We classify Rajat as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 108 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rajat most popular?
The single biggest year for Rajat was 1999, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rajat is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rajat a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rajat 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.