Total births
93
Unisex name · since 1961
Ravinder
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 93 babies named Ravinder, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 93
- total births
- 1961–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
93 boys have been named Ravinder since 1961, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Ravinder recorded 93 times among boys since 1961, 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 1961 to 2002.
- 93 total births
- 1961–2002 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
93 boys have been named Ravinder since 1961, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2002.
- 93
- total births
- 1961–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Ravinder was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
10 babies were named Ravinder in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Ravinder's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ravinder splits its recorded history at 1987: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1961 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1987 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ravinder at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Ravinder popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2002
- Peak year (1987)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Ravinder popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1984 (Ravinder as girls' name)
Ravinder by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ravinder's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Ravinder births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s
1970s
16 births
- 1980s
1980s
31 births
- 1990s
1990s
20 births
- 2000s
2000s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 31 births (33% of all-time use).
Ravinder by state
Where Ravinder concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 10.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 5.4% |
California share of Ravinder's total US births 10.8%
Even split
10 of 93 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ravinder? ▼
Ravinder has been given to 93 babies in the U.S. since 1961, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2002. 10 babies were born in 1987, its single highest year.
When was Ravinder most popular? ▼
Ravinder was most popular in the 1980s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Ravinder most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ravinder are California (10 births), New York (5 births).
Is Ravinder a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ravinder is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 93 births, and as a girl's name it has 5 births.
How long has the name Ravinder been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ravinder since 1961 -- 42 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Ravinder? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ravi, Raven, Ravon, Ravin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ravinder's data
- Ravinder's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (31 total births) through the 2000s (15) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ravinders (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Ravinder
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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, 1961–2002 (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. "Ravinder: Baby Name Since 1961 - 93 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ravinder. 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 Ravinder 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.