Rikin
A masculine Hindu name meaning "one deprived of worldly desires".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Rikin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rikin today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rikin births was 1986 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rikin. 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 Rikin with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rikin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1986
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,657
Tracked since 1986
Census
Rikin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 130 people with the first name Rikin, which placed it at #48,722 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
#48,722
National first-name rank
People counted
130
130 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
98.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rikin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Rikin is Asian/Pacific Islander at 98.5%. The next largest groups are Black (1.5%). 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 Rikin 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 Rikin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander98.5% · 128
- Black or African American1.5% · 2
Popularity
Rikin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rikin from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 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
Rikin 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 Rikin 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 Rikin
The name Rikin has its roots in the Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often associated with the concept of wealth and prosperity. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "rikin," which means "wealth" or "riches."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Rikin can be found in the Vedas, a collection of ancient Hindu scriptures dating back to around 1500-500 BCE. In these texts, the name is often used as a metaphor for abundance and material success. It is also believed to have been a popular name among the affluent classes of ancient Indian society.
Throughout the centuries, the name Rikin has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest documented figures was Rikin Brahmin, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. His writings on metaphysics and the nature of reality were highly influential in shaping Hindu thought during that period.
In the 11th century, Rikin Chandra was a celebrated poet and playwright from the Indian state of Bengal. His most famous work, "Rikin Kavya," was a poetic masterpiece that explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. Rikin Chandra's poetry was widely admired and studied by scholars for generations.
During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries, Rikin Khan was a prominent military leader and strategist. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was known for his tactical brilliance on the battlefield.
In more recent history, Rikin Patel was an influential Indian businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1912 to 1992. He founded the Rikin Group, a multinational conglomerate with interests in various industries, and was also known for his charitable work and contributions to educational institutions in India.
Rikin Gandhi, born in 1935, was a renowned Indian environmentalist and activist. He dedicated his life to promoting sustainable living practices and raising awareness about the importance of preserving the natural environment. His efforts earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Padma Shri award from the Indian government.
While the name Rikin has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, it has transcended cultural and linguistic boundaries over time. Its association with wealth, prosperity, and abundance has made it a popular choice for parents across various communities and regions, ensuring its enduring legacy and relevance.
People
Rikin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rikin 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
Rikin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rikin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rikin 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Rikin a common name?
We classify Rikin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rikin most popular?
The single biggest year for Rikin was 1986, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rikin is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Rikin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 130 people with the name Rikin, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #48,722 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 Rikin 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 Rikin?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Rikin leans strongly male. 135 people counted with this name were male (98.5%), compared with 2 female bearers (1.5%). 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 Rikin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Rikin is Asian/Pacific Islander at 98.5%. The next largest groups are Black (1.5%). 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 Rikin most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Rikin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.5% (128 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 Rikin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rikin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rikin 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 Rikin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rikin 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 Rikin 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 share the name Rikin?
Want to know how many people share the name Rikin? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.