Holding steady.
Popularity of Ravindra since 1966
Babies named Ravindra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ravindra is a Sanskrit name with a clear and powerful meaning: 'lord of the sun,' formed from ravi (sun) and indra (lord). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1966 and reached its highest usage in 1975, the peak year. Despite a relatively low frequency since then, the trajectory has remained stable, indicating steady but uncommon use. The name carries strong cultural associations in India, where it has been used for centuries, and is also known through the poet Rabindranath Tagore, an alternate transliteration. While not common in the United States, Ravindra offers a distinctive option with deep roots in Hindu tradition.
Ravindra is a Sanskrit compound of ravi (सूर्य, 'sun') and indra (इन्द्र, 'lord' or 'king'), literally 'lord of the sun'. It has been used as a given name in India for centuries, often associated with the sun god Surya. The name gained some prominence outside India in the late 20th century. A notable bearer is the Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore, though his name uses a different transliteration (Rabindra).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ravi, Indra
Variants: Rabindra
Sibling names for Ravindra
Names that share Ravindra's style, for a brother or sister.
