Total births
23
Boys' name · since 1971
Rajinder
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 23 babies named Rajinder, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 23
- total births
- 1971–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
23 boys have been named Rajinder since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Rajinder recorded 23 times among boys since 1971, 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 1971 to 1991.
- 23 total births
- 1971–1991 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
23 boys have been named Rajinder since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1991.
- 23
- total births
- 1971–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Rajinder was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
6 babies were named Rajinder in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Rajinder's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rajinder's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rajinder at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Rajinder popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1991
- Peak year (1985)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Rajinder by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Rajinder's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Rajinder births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 12 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rajinder? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 23 babies named Rajinder. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 6 births.
When was Rajinder most popular? ▼
Rajinder was most popular in the 1980s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
How long has the name Rajinder been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rajinder since 1971 -- 21 years through the most recent 1991 data.
What names are similar to Rajinder? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raj, Rajan, Raja, Rajiv, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rajinder's data
- Rajinder's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1990s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Rajinder
Nearby Names Like Rajinder
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rajinder
Raj Boy
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Rajan Boy
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Raja Boy
#6553 864 births
Rajiv Boy
820 births
Rajon Boy
#12713 818 births
Compare Rajinder side by side: Rajinder vs Raj Rajinder vs Rajan Rajinder vs Raja
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1971–1991 (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. "Rajinder: Baby Name Since 1971 - 23 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rajinder. 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 Rajinder 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 July 2026.