Rudhran
A masculine name of Indian origin derived from the name of the Hindu deity Rudra.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Rudhran. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rudhran today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rudhran births was 2018 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rudhran. 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 Rudhran with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rudhran. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2018
6 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,934
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Rudhran: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rudhran from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 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
Rudhran 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 Rudhran 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 Rudhran
The name Rudhran is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, with its roots dating back to ancient India. Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages, was the language of Hindu scriptures and classical Indian literature.
The name Rudhran is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Rudra," which refers to a Vedic deity associated with storms, wind, and hunting. Rudra is often identified as an aspect of the Hindu god Shiva, who is revered as the cosmic destroyer and transformer.
In the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most sacred Hindu scriptures, Rudra is mentioned as a powerful and fearsome deity invoked for protection from harm and calamities. The name Rudhran may have been used to honor this divine figure or to seek his blessings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rudhran can be found in ancient Hindu texts, such as the Puranas, which are a vast collection of Indian mythology and legends. In these texts, Rudhran is occasionally mentioned as a name or epithet associated with Rudra or Shiva.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rudhran, although records are scarce due to the name's antiquity. One notable figure was Rudhran Acharya, a renowned Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the study of Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy.
Another historical figure was Rudhran Bhattacharya, a celebrated Bengali poet and playwright who lived in the 16th century. His works, written in the Bengali language, were influential in shaping the literary and cultural landscape of Bengal during that time.
In the 11th century, there was a Hindu saint and mystic named Rudhran Nath, who was renowned for his spiritual teachings and devotional poetry. He is believed to have played a significant role in spreading the Bhakti movement, a Hindu spiritual renaissance emphasizing devotion and love for the divine.
During the 13th century, a Hindu scholar and mathematician named Rudhran Swami made notable contributions to the field of astronomy and calendar calculations. His works were widely studied and referenced in ancient Indian astronomical texts.
Lastly, in the 14th century, a famous Hindu warrior and ruler named Rudhran Singh was known for his bravery and military prowess. He played a crucial role in defending his kingdom against foreign invaders and is celebrated in local folklore and ballads.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Rudhran, reflecting its deep roots in Indian culture and tradition.
People
Rudhran + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rudhran 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
Rudhran: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rudhran?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rudhran 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Rudhran a common name?
We classify Rudhran as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rudhran most popular?
The single biggest year for Rudhran was 2018, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rudhran is about 6 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 Rudhran in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rudhran a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rudhran 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 Rudhran still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rudhran 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 Rudhran 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 many people are named Rudhran?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.