At a glance
- In short
- Kumar is a Hindi male name pronounced koo-MAHR.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2019 (#9,756)
- Babies in 2019
- 7 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #3,246 in 1975
- First recorded
- 1972
Meaning of Kumar
Kumar is a male name with Hindi origin. In Hindi, it is pronounced as koo-MAHR (/kuˈmɑr/). This name has a variation called Kumara. Kumar is a popular name in the United States, with occurrences dating back to at least 1972. In recent years, its popularity has fluctuated, but it consistently remains within the top 10,000 names for newborn boys. The name Kumar carries a sense of cultural richness and heritage due to its Hindi origins. It is a strong and distinctive choice for parents seeking a meaningful and unique name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Kumar
Hindi
- Pronounced koo-MAHR /kuˈmɑr/
Popularity of Kumar in the U.S.
Kumar was last recorded in the U.S. in 2019, ranked #9,756 with 7 babies. It peaked at #3,246 in 1975. It first appears in the records in 1972.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1972–2019 39 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 9,756 | ▲ 1,004 |
| 2018 | 6 | 10,760 | back (not recorded in 2013–2017) |
| 2012 | 9 | 8,158 | ▲ 4,129 |
| 2011 | 5 | 12,287 | ▼ 5,200 |
| 2010 | 11 | 7,087 | ▲ 2,777 |
| 2009 | 7 | 9,864 | ▼ 845 |
| 2008 | 8 | 9,019 | ▲ 1,902 |
| 2007 | 6 | 10,921 | ▲ 1,134 |
| 2006 | 5 | 12,055 | ▼ 4,415 |
| 2005 | 9 | 7,640 | ▲ 2,308 |
| 2004 | 6 | 9,948 | ▲ 946 |
| 2003 | 5 | 10,894 | ▼ 227 |
| 2002 | 5 | 10,667 | ▼ 2,328 |
| 2001 | 7 | 8,339 | back (not recorded in 2000) |
| 1999 | 10 | 6,042 | ▼ 1,169 |
| 1998 | 13 | 4,873 | ▲ 4,392 |
| 1997 | 5 | 9,265 | ▼ 2,129 |
| 1996 | 7 | 7,136 | back (not recorded in 1995) |
| 1994 | 7 | 6,968 | ▼ 1,197 |
| 1993 | 9 | 5,771 | ▼ 111 |
| 1992 | 9 | 5,660 | ▲ 859 |
| 1991 | 7 | 6,519 | ▼ 696 |
| 1990 | 8 | 5,823 | ▼ 1,296 |
| 1989 | 11 | 4,527 | ▼ 77 |
| 1988 | 10 | 4,450 | ▼ 491 |
| 1987 | 11 | 3,959 | ▲ 171 |
| 1986 | 10 | 4,130 | ▲ 1,017 |
| 1985 | 7 | 5,147 | ▲ 1,168 |
| 1984 | 5 | 6,315 | ▼ 1,408 |
| 1983 | 7 | 4,907 | back (not recorded in 1982) |
| 1981 | 9 | 4,153 | ▲ 787 |
| 1980 | 7 | 4,940 | ▼ 1,371 |
| 1979 | 11 | 3,569 | ▲ 45 |
| 1978 | 10 | 3,614 | ▲ 2,231 |
| 1977 | 5 | 5,845 | ▼ 1,427 |
| 1976 | 7 | 4,418 | ▼ 1,172 |
| 1975 | 11 | 3,246 | back (not recorded in 1974) |
| 1973 | 8 | 3,694 | ▲ 1,292 |
| 1972 | 5 | 4,986 | new |
Notable people named Kumar
- Kumar Sangakkara is a Sri Lankan cricket commentator and former national team captain who helped Sri Lanka win the 2014 T20 World Cup.
- Kumar Gandharva was an Indian classical singer celebrated for his unique voice and independence from traditional musical schools.
- Kumar Rocker is an American baseball pitcher who made his MLB debut with the Texas Rangers in 2024.
- Kumar Gaurav is an Indian businessman and former Hindi film actor best known for Love Story and Naam.