Name meaning & stats
Rajesh
Rajesh. 682 US babies since 1940, peak 1976. Notable Rajeshs are 2.2× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1976
682 US babies were named Rajesh between 1940 and 2025.
Rajesh around the world
- England & Wales: 38 babies since 1996, peak 1996
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Rajeshs end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.5× | Medium · 18 people |
| Actor | 2.2× | Medium · 16 people |
| Film director | 1.6× | Low · 6 people |
| Professor | 0.9× | Low · 4 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Rajeshs show up 2.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1976)