Ranvijay
A masculine Hindu name derived from Sanskrit meaning "victorious in battle".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ranvijay. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ranvijay today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ranvijay births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ranvijay. 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 Ranvijay. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,617
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Ranvijay: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ranvijay 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 Ranvijay during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ranvijay
The name Ranvijay originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was the primary language of the Indian subcontinent. It is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "ran" meaning "battle" or "war," and "vijaya" meaning "victory." Thus, the name Ranvijay translates to "victorious in battle" or "the conqueror of wars."
The earliest known use of the name Ranvijay can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas. These texts often mention heroic warriors and kings who were given names reflecting their valor and prowess on the battlefield. The name Ranvijay was likely bestowed upon individuals who had achieved great military victories or displayed exceptional bravery in combat.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ranvijay is found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem dating back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, there is a character named Ranvijay who was a renowned warrior and a skilled archer. He was known for his unwavering courage and his ability to overcome formidable foes in battle.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ranvijay. One such individual was Ranvijay Singh, a Rajput warrior and ruler of the princely state of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan, India. He lived in the 16th century and is celebrated for his valor and leadership in defending his kingdom against the Mughal forces.
Another prominent figure with the name Ranvijay was Ranvijay Raghunath Mahajan, an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He was born in 1890 and actively participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.
In the realm of literature, Ranvijay Thakur was a renowned Hindi poet and writer from the 20th century. Born in 1919, he is remembered for his contributions to modern Hindi poetry and his ability to capture the essence of rural life in his works.
The name Ranvijay has also been associated with sporting achievements. Ranvijay Singh Yadav, an Indian wrestler, won a silver medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, bringing honor to his country on the international stage.
While the name Ranvijay has its roots in ancient Sanskrit language and Hindu culture, it has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries over time. The name's association with victory, bravery, and resilience has made it a popular choice among diverse communities worldwide.
People
Ranvijay + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ranvijay 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
Ranvijay: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ranvijay?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ranvijay 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Ranvijay a common name?
We classify Ranvijay as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ranvijay most popular?
The single biggest year for Ranvijay was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ranvijay is about 13 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 Ranvijay in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ranvijay a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ranvijay 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 Ranvijay still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ranvijay 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 Ranvijay 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 common is the name Ranvijay?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.