Rajan
Every Rajan since 1966 — 1,038 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rajan
Rajan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,559 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 1,038 American babies have been named Rajan. Its peak came in 2007, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rajan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rajan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,559 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,733 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,551 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,863 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,463 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,572 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,547 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,471 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,468 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,272 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,237 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,229 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,833 |
| 2012 | 19 | #5,002 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,867 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,420 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3,529 |
| 2008 | 26 | #4,006 |
| 2007 | 35 | #3,229 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,753 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3,592 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,435 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,701 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3,168 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,424 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,881 |
| 1995 | 26 | #2,831 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,277 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,178 |
| 1980 | 18 | #2,701 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,869 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,462 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rajan in 2025?
Rajan ranked #7,559 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rajan?
1,038 babies have been named Rajan in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rajan most popular?
Rajan peaked in 2007, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Rajan a boy or girl name?
Rajan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rajan rising or falling?
Rajan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.