Rudraansh
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "part of Lord Shiva".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Rudraansh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rudraansh today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rudraansh births was 2022 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rudraansh. 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 Rudraansh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2022
7 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2022 SSA rank
#10,635
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Rudraansh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rudraansh 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 Rudraansh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rudraansh
The name Rudraansh is a modern Hindu name of Sanskrit origin. It is a combination of two words – "Rudra," which is a Vedic name for the Hindu god Shiva, and "Ansh," meaning "part" or "fragment." Thus, the name can be interpreted as "a part of Shiva" or "a fragment of Shiva."
The name Rudra has its roots in the ancient Vedic texts, where it is used as an epithet for Shiva, the powerful and destructive god in the Hindu trinity. The word "Rudra" is derived from the Sanskrit root "rud," meaning "to howl" or "to roar," reflecting Shiva's fierce and wrathful nature.
While the name Rudraansh itself is relatively modern, it draws upon the rich cultural and mythological heritage of Hinduism. It is a compound name that pays homage to the revered deity Shiva, who is celebrated for his paradoxical role as both the destroyer and the regenerator of the universe.
The earliest recorded use of the name Rudraansh is difficult to pinpoint, as it is a relatively recent coinage. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
One of the earliest known figures with the name Rudraansh was Rudraansh Mishra, an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 16th century. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and authored several works on the subject.
Another notable figure was Rudraansh Bhattacharya, an 18th-century Bengali poet and philosopher. He wrote extensively on Hindu philosophy and is renowned for his poetic works that explored themes of spirituality and the human condition.
In more recent times, Rudraansh Singh was an Indian freedom fighter who participated in the struggle for independence from British rule. He was born in 1898 and played an active role in the non-violent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.
Rudraansh Kapoor was an Indian actor and filmmaker who made his mark in the early 20th century. Born in 1902, he is credited with introducing several innovative techniques to Indian cinema and is considered a pioneer of the industry.
Lastly, Rudraansh Sharma was a renowned Indian classical dancer who lived from 1925 to 2005. He was a master of the Kathak dance form and is widely regarded as one of the greatest dancers of his time, known for his grace, precision, and artistic expression.
People
Rudraansh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rudraansh 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
Rudraansh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rudraansh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rudraansh 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Rudraansh a common name?
We classify Rudraansh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rudraansh most popular?
The single biggest year for Rudraansh was 2022, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rudraansh is about 5 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 Rudraansh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rudraansh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rudraansh 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 Rudraansh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rudraansh 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 Rudraansh 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 Rudraansh?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.