Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Kumar
//kuˈmɑɹ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19985 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kumar's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kumar's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kumar |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
Kumar through the decades
- Kumar peaked in 1998, when 13 babies were named Kumar in the US.
- The 1980s were Kumar's strongest decade, averaging 9 births a year.