Raj Boy
Origin(s)
Sanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: king; Hindi: ruler
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Raj has its roots in the Sanskrit word 'Raja,' which means king or ruler. It is commonly used in India and among Indian communities worldwide. The name reflects a sense of authority and leadership, often associated with royal lineage. In various Indian cultures, it is a popular name for boys, symbolizing strength and nobility.
Trend Summary
The name Raj has maintained a steady presence in the U.S. but is more commonly found in Indian communities.
Similar Names
Raghu, Rajat, Ramesh, Rahul, Ranjit, Rakesh, Rohit
Variants
- Rajesh
- Rajan
International Variants
- Raja (Arabic)
- Raja (Indonesian)
- Raj (English)
Famous people named Raj
Raj Kapoor was a renowned Indian actor and filmmaker known for his contributions to Hindi cinema.
Rajinikanth is a celebrated Indian film actor and cultural icon, particularly in Tamil cinema.
Raj Bhavsar is an American gymnast who competed in the 2008 Olympics.
Rajiv Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India from 1984 to 1989, known for his role in modernizing the Indian economy.
Fictional characters named Raj
Raj Koothrappali is a character from the television show 'The Big Bang Theory,' known for his struggles with social interactions.
Raj is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' where he is depicted as a schoolmate of the main characters.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Raj was first seen in the United States in 1950. Raj has ranked as high as #1233 nationally which occurred in 2003 and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Raj has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Raj (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 24 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 33 |
| 1981 | 29 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 35 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1990 | 43 |
| 1991 | 51 |
| 1992 | 47 |
| 1993 | 42 |
| 1994 | 35 |
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1996 | 65 |
| 1997 | 50 |
| 1998 | 62 |
| 1999 | 53 |
| 2000 | 76 |
| 2001 | 74 |
| 2002 | 61 |
| 2003 | 88 |
| 2004 | 70 |
| 2005 | 63 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 48 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 20 |