Sajen
An Indian masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "skilled" or "talented".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Sajen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sajen today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sajen births was 2004 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sajen. 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 Sajen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2004
7 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#9,752
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Sajen: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sajen 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 Sajen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sajen
The name Sajen is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Sajan," which means "beloved" or "friend." The name's roots can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent, where it was likely used as a term of endearment or affection.
One of the earliest known references to the name Sajen can be found in the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata, which is dated to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Sajen is mentioned as the name of a minor character, though details about their role or significance are scarce.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Sajen. One of the earliest recorded examples is Sajen Nath (1021-1094), a renowned Indian philosopher and spiritual leader who is credited with founding the Nath tradition of Hinduism. His teachings and writings had a profound impact on the religious and philosophical landscape of medieval India.
Another influential figure with the name Sajen was Sajen Singh (1670-1734), a Rajput warrior and ruler of the princely state of Kishangarh in present-day Rajasthan, India. He was known for his military prowess and for patronizing the arts, particularly the Kishangarh school of painting, which flourished during his reign.
In more recent times, Sajen Pradhan (1920-1997) was a prominent Nepalese poet and writer who made significant contributions to the literary landscape of Nepal. His works often explored themes of social justice, national identity, and the human condition.
Additionally, Sajen Venkatachalam (1927-2008) was an Indian industrialist and philanthropist who founded the Sajen Group of Companies, a diversified business conglomerate. He was also known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in the fields of education and healthcare.
Another notable individual with the name Sajen was Sajen Ranjan Gupta (1945-2020), an Indian economist and academic who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta from 2004 to 2009. He was widely respected for his contributions to the field of economics and for his role in shaping higher education in India.
People
Sajen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sajen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sajen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sajen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sajen 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Sajen a common name?
We classify Sajen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sajen most popular?
The single biggest year for Sajen was 2004, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sajen is about 22 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 Sajen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sajen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sajen 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 Sajen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sajen 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 Sajen 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 share the name Sajen?
Want to know how many people share the name Sajen? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.