Kumar Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkoo-MAHR / kuːˈmɑːrSanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: prince; Hindi: son
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kumar is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kumara', which means 'prince' or 'youth'. It is commonly used in India and among Hindu communities. In many cultures, it signifies a young boy or son. The name is often associated with deities and figures in Hindu mythology.
Trend Summary
The name Kumar has remained consistently popular in India and among Indian communities worldwide.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kumara
- Kumari
International Variants
- Kumar (Hindi)
- Kumara (Sanskrit)
Famous people named Kumar
Kumar Sanu is an Indian playback singer known for his work in Bollywood music.
Kumar Mangalam Birla is an Indian industrialist and the chairman of the Aditya Birla Group.
Kumar Vishwas is an Indian poet and politician, recognized for his contributions to Hindi literature.
Kumar Sangakkara is a former Sri Lankan cricketer and captain, celebrated for his achievements in international cricket.
Fictional characters named Kumar
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kumar was first seen in the United States in 1972. Kumar has ranked as high as #1252 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Kumar has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kumar (1998)
State | Births | Share |
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NY | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1972 | 5 |
1973 | 8 |
1975 | 11 |
1976 | 7 |
1977 | 5 |
1978 | 10 |
1979 | 11 |
1980 | 7 |
1981 | 9 |
1983 | 7 |
1984 | 5 |
1985 | 7 |
1986 | 10 |
1987 | 11 |
1988 | 10 |
1989 | 11 |
1990 | 8 |
1991 | 7 |
1992 | 9 |
1993 | 9 |
1994 | 7 |
1996 | 7 |
1997 | 5 |
1998 | 13 |
1999 | 10 |
2001 | 7 |
2002 | 5 |
2003 | 5 |
2004 | 6 |
2005 | 9 |
2006 | 5 |
2007 | 6 |
2008 | 8 |
2009 | 7 |
2010 | 11 |
2011 | 5 |
2012 | 9 |
2018 | 6 |
2019 | 7 |