Kumar
boy nameKumar entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #3246 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#3246
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4196 |
| 1980s | #4725 |
| 1990s | #6451 |
| 2000s | #9927 |
| 2010s | #9610 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Kumar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kumar alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kumar in 2025?
- Kumar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kumar most popular?
- Kumar peaked in 1975, reaching #3246 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kumar with classmates?
- Kumar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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