Rising since 2014, #2,125 for boys today.
Popularity of Rudransh since 2014
Babies named Rudransh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 129 |
| 2020s | 313 |
Meaning & origin
Rudransh is a modern name of Sanskrit origin, reflecting a trend of traditional Indian names gaining visibility in the United States. First recorded in 2014, it rose steadily to a peak rank of 2125 in 2024, with an incidence of about 1 in 25,119 births in the latest year (2025). The name is most common in New Jersey, North Carolina, and Illinois, states with significant Indian-American populations. As a direct invocation of Lord Shiva, Rudransh carries strong cultural and religious weight, yet its structure is accessible across English-speaking contexts. Its rising trajectory since 2014 suggests increasing adoption beyond first-generation families, positioning it as a name that bridges heritage and contemporary global naming patterns.
Rudransh is a compound of Sanskrit 'Rudra' (a Vedic deity associated with storms and later identified with Shiva) and 'ansh' meaning 'part' or 'portion,' thus signifying 'part of Rudra' or 'belonging to Rudra.' The name gains popularity in India as a modern given name reflecting devotion to Shiva. Its recorded use in the United States began around 2014, primarily within the Indian diaspora.
Where Rudransh is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Rudransh” around the world
Where Rudransh lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rudy, Rudra
Variants: Rudraansh, Rudransha
Sibling names for Rudransh
Names that share Rudransh's style, for a brother or sister.
