Chundra
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 58 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Chundra is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 58 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Chundra is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Chundra is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, a variant of Chandra, from the Sanskrit meaning 'moon' or 'shining.' Chandra is one of the most beautiful Sanskrit names, associated with the moon god in Hindu tradition and the gentle, cool light that illuminates the night sky.
Chundra carries the silver luminosity of the moon — a name that evokes the peaceful beauty of moonlight and the sacred feminine associations of the moon in Hindu tradition.
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Chundra is cataloged under the Sanskrit naming tradition. Names from the Sanskrit tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Chundra has been recorded as a girl's name since 1969, with 58 total births. Browse the Sanskrit names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Chundra has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1969.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 46 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 5 | — |
The Story of Chundra
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1971, Chundra is a Gen X staple. Girls named Chundra are most likely born between 1969 and 1981.
How rare is Chundra?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Chundra is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1969, peaked in the 1970s with 46 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Chundra by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 1969–1986)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 7 | #8707 |
| 1979 | 7 | #8201 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9334 |
| 1973 | 5 | #8652 |
| 1972 | 6 | #7443 |
| 1971 | 17 | #3670 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7208 |
| 1969 | 5 | #7659 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1969–1986