Rajan Boy

Popularity: #911 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationRAH-jahn / ˈrɑː.dʒən

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: king; Hindi: ruler

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rajan has roots in Sanskrit, where it signifies a king or ruler. It is commonly used in India and among Hindi-speaking populations. The name reflects a sense of authority and leadership, often associated with nobility. In various cultures, it has been adopted as a given name for boys, symbolizing strength and governance.

Trend Summary

The name Rajan has maintained a steady presence in various cultures, particularly in India.

Similar Names

RajaneshRakeshRajeshRanjanRavindraRajivRamesh

Variants

  • Rajan
  • Raj

International Variants

  • Rajan (Hindi)
  • Rajan (Sanskrit)

Famous people named Rajan

Rajan Zed is an American Hindu leader known for his interfaith work and advocacy for religious tolerance.

Rajan Kumar is an Indian politician who has served in various capacities within local government.

Fictional characters named Rajan

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Sibling Suggestions

RaviRohanRiyaRinaRani

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rajan was first seen in the United States in 1966. Rajan has ranked as high as #1353 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Rajan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rajan (2017)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19665
19678
19697
19709
19717
197214
197313
197414
19759
197611
197714
197816
197914
198018
198122
198218
198316
198418
198515
198618
198713
198815
198916
199019
199117
199221
199321
199426
199526
199621
199728
199829
199928
200021
200118
200229
200324
200428
200527
200627
200735
200826
200931
201017
201127
201219
201327
201414
201514
201618
201717
20188
20198
20209
202111
20225
20238
202413