Total births
305
Boys' name · since 1972
Kumar
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 305 babies named Kumar, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 305
- total births
- 1972–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
305 boys have been named Kumar since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Kumar recorded 305 times among boys since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2019.
- 305 total births
- 1972–2019 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
305 boys have been named Kumar since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2019.
- 305
- total births
- 1972–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Kumar was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
13 babies were named Kumar in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Kumar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kumar's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kumar at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Kumar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2019
- Peak year (1998)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Kumar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kumar's strongest decade.
77 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Kumar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
57 births
- 1980s
1980s
77 births
- 1990s
1990s
75 births
- 2000s
2000s
58 births
- 2010s
2010s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 77 births (25% of all-time use).
Kumar by state
Where Kumar concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 8 | 2.6% |
New York share of Kumar's total US births 2.6%
8 of 305 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kumar? ▼
Kumar has been given to 305 babies in the U.S. since 1972, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2019. 13 babies were born in 1998, its single highest year.
When was Kumar most popular? ▼
Kumar was most popular in the 1980s decade with 77 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Kumar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kumar are New York (8 births).
How long has the name Kumar been used? ▼
Records for Kumar go back to 1972, giving 48 years of history through 2019.
What names are similar to Kumar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kumail, Kumari, Kuma, Kumasi, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kumar's data
- Kumar's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (77 total births) through the 2010s (38) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Kumars (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kumar
Nearby Names Like Kumar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kumar
Kumail Boy
42 births
Kumari Boy
36 births
Kuma Boy
#8928 24 births
Kumasi Boy
18 births
Kumayl Boy
5 births
Compare Kumar side by side: Kumar vs Kumail Kumar vs Kumari Kumar vs Kuma
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kumar: Baby Name Since 1972 - 305 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kumar. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kumar draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.