Ranbir
An Indian masculine name meaning "jewel" or "prince".
Name Census estimates that about 182 living Americans carry the first name Ranbir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ranbir today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ranbir births was 2011 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ranbir. 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
182
~ 1 in 1,883,266 Americans
Peak year
2011
24 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,632
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Ranbir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ranbir from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 125 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ranbir 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 Ranbir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ranbirs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ranbir
The name Ranbir is of Sanskrit origin, tracing its roots back to ancient India. Its etymology can be traced to the combination of two Sanskrit words, "Ran" meaning battle or war, and "Bir" meaning brave or courageous. Therefore, the name Ranbir symbolizes a valiant warrior or a brave soldier.
Historically, the name Ranbir has been associated with various figures from Indian history and mythology. One prominent reference is found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where Ranbir was the name of a brave Kshatriya warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great war.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Ranbir can be traced back to the medieval period in India. During this time, the name was particularly popular among the ruling classes and warrior clans, reflecting the name's connotation of bravery and valor.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name Ranbir was Ranbir Singh (1778-1839), who served as the Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, ruling the territories of Jammu and Kashmir. He was known for his military prowess and played a crucial role in expanding the boundaries of the Sikh Empire.
Another notable figure with the name Ranbir was Ranbir Kapoor (1924-1988), an acclaimed Indian film actor who appeared in numerous Bollywood movies during the 1950s and 1960s. He was widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile actors of his time.
In the realm of literature, Ranbir Sinh (1830-1891) was a prominent Rajput prince and author from the princely state of Kishangarh, Rajasthan. He is remembered for his influential literary works, including the epic poem "Narapati Nath Charitra."
Another notable figure was Ranbir Singh Bhatti (1947-2021), an Indian politician and former cabinet minister who served in the governments of both Punjab and Haryana. He was widely respected for his dedication to public service and his efforts to promote development in his constituencies.
Ranbir Kaleka (1949-2012) was a prominent American Sikh leader who tragically lost his life during the Oak Creek Gurdwara shooting in 2012. He was widely admired for his efforts in promoting interfaith understanding and community service.
Throughout history, the name Ranbir has maintained its association with bravery, valor, and leadership, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of India and its ancient traditions.
People
Ranbir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ranbir 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
Ranbir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ranbir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 182 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ranbir 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 1,883,266 US residents.
Is Ranbir a common name?
We classify Ranbir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 184 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ranbir most popular?
The single biggest year for Ranbir was 2011, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ranbir is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ranbir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ranbir 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.