Name meaning & stats
Kumar
Kumar. 305 US babies since 1940, peak 1998. Notable Kumars are 2.0× over-represented as economists.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1998
305 US babies were named Kumar between 1940 and 2025.
Where Kumars end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Economist | 2.0× | Low · 5 people |
| Professor | 1.5× | Low · 4 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
| Businessperson | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are economists, Kumars show up 2.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1998)