Boy · #9,788 in 2026

Rajat

Name: Popularity of the name Rajat in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rajat, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,788

Peak Rank

#6,042 (1999)

Total Babies

108

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

2007

Last Year

1999

Peak Year

#6042

Peak Rank

108

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rajat

Rajat first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 10 Rajats were born — ranking #6,042 that year. As of 2026, Rajat ranks #9,788 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 108 Rajats have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Rajat

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rajat is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Rejet
Rochat
Reshot
Ratchet
Rigid
Rachet
Raja
Rashad
Rajah
Rashid
Rabat
Raji

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rajat

What does the name Rajat mean?

Rajat is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rajat in 2026?

In 2026, Rajat ranks #9,788 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Rajat most popular?

Rajat reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #6,042 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Rajat a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rajat is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Rajat?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rajat include Karnell, Michaela, Lamarco. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rajat

Rajat is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 108 births in the dataset. Rajat's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #6,042. Use the chart and map above to compare Rajat's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.