Ravinder
An Indian masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "Lord of the Sun" or "Sun God".
Name Census estimates that about 93 living Americans carry the first name Ravinder. It is a predominantly male name (94.9% of registrations). The average person named Ravinder today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ravinder births was 1984 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ravinder. 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 Ravinder with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ravinder. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
93
~ 1 in 3,685,531 Americans
Peak year
1984
10 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,691
Tracked since 1961
Census
Ravinder in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 2,703 people with the first name Ravinder, which placed it at #6,054 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#6,054
National first-name rank
People counted
2.7K
2,703 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.9
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
95.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ravinder
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ravinder is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.4%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Ravinder described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Ravinder at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander95.4% · 2,579
- White1.7% · 47
- Two or more races1.6% · 43
- Hispanic or Latino0.6% · 16
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 10
- Black or African American0.3% · 8
Gender
Gender distribution for Ravinder
Ravinder leans heavily male at 94.9% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Ravinder as a male name
- Ranked #12,088 in 2002
- 5 male births in 2002
- Peak: 1987 (10 births)
Ravinder as a female name
- Ranked #11,691 in 1984
- 5 female births in 1984
- Peak: 1984 (5 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Ravinder on both sides of the split. Of the 2,699 people counted with this name, 1,666 were male (61.7%) and 1,033 were female (38.3%).
Popularity
Ravinder: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ravinder from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 36 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Ravinder remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ravinder 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 Ravinder during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ravinders live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ravinder
The name Ravinder has its origins in the Sanskrit language and is derived from the combination of two words - "Ravi" meaning sun, and "indu" meaning moon. This name is primarily found in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of Punjab and Haryana.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures. In the Vedic literature, the sun and moon are often personified as deities, and the name Ravinder is believed to have been inspired by this symbolism, representing the balance and harmony between the celestial bodies.
During the medieval period, the name gained popularity among the Sikh community. Several historical records and manuscripts from this era mention individuals bearing the name Ravinder, often referring to warriors or prominent figures within the community.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Ravinder was Ravinder Singh, a renowned Sikh warrior who lived in the 17th century. He played a significant role in the battles against the Mughal Empire and is celebrated for his bravery and devotion to the Sikh faith.
Another notable figure in history was Ravinder Kaur, a Sikh princess and poet who lived in the 18th century. She is known for her literary contributions and her involvement in the preservation of Sikh heritage and traditions.
In the 20th century, Ravinder Nath Tagore, an Indian writer and philosopher, gained recognition for his works on social and political issues. He was born in 1861 and passed away in 1941.
Moving on to the 21st century, Ravinder Singh is a contemporary author from India, known for his best-selling novels and his contributions to the literary world. He was born in 1982 and continues to inspire readers with his writings.
Lastly, Ravinder Ravi is a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer, who has gained international acclaim for his performances and contributions to the art form. He was born in 1957 and continues to be an influential figure in the world of dance.
People
Ravinder + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ravinder 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
Ravinder: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ravinder?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 93 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ravinder 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 3,685,531 US residents.
Is Ravinder a common name?
We classify Ravinder as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 98 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ravinder most popular?
The single biggest year for Ravinder was 1984, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ravinder is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Ravinder in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 2,703 people with the name Ravinder, or 0.89 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #6,054 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Ravinder in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Ravinder?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Ravinder on both sides of the split. Of the 2,699 people counted with this name, 1,666 were male (61.7%) and 1,033 were female (38.3%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Ravinder?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ravinder is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.4%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Ravinder most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Ravinder in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.4% (2,579 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Ravinder in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ravinder a male name?
Yes, 94.9% of people registered as Ravinder 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 Ravinder still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ravinder 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 Ravinder 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.
How many people have the name Ravinder?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Ravinder at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.